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The Romulus Roman

Week of Oct. 23, -Oct. 29, 1 997

Vol. 103, Number

The Official Newspaper of Romulus

3 Sections 30 Pages

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Young Romulus hero Karaminka Brown, 6, gives her mother, Pamela, a hug following her release from Annapolis Hospital last week. The young girl came to the aid of her mom after school on Oct. 6, when she found her suffering from both asthma and an epileptic attack.MCN photo by Lori Gillespie

6-year-old ‘hero’ praised by Oakley

5 suspected drug dealers nabbed by Romulus police

Suspended judge’s hearing will resume here Monday

Anti-drug ribbons will be distributed by students

A stepped up red ribbon program slated to be initiated throughout the Romulus School District tomorrow by the Mayor’s Drug Task Force is symbolized outside Cory Elementary School by Debbie Dick, city recre¬ ation department director, (left) and Cory Principal Phyllis Atkins (right). The students include Dondre Tate and Tyjuana Fowler (front) and Ryan Tackett and Constance Kersey (rear), mcn Special Photo

traffic stop on Merriman road at Henry Ruff. Police state Sanders was found to be in possession of a small amount of suspected marijuana on his person.

Later a check of the trunk of an older model Oldsmobile un¬ covered a a bag containing a large amount of suspected marijuana and cat litter.

A test at Romulus Police Station revealed the mari¬ juana weighed over eight pounds with a street value of $8,000.

The defendants were ar¬ raigned on Oct. 14 on posses¬ sion of marijuana charges and ordered held in $25,000 cash bail. Their next court date is Oct. 29 in the 34th District Court. Police also seized the car used in the drug case.

ited to legal squabbling and no testimony, Svenson lectured the defense team on its past late arrivals, unnecessary rep¬ etition of questions and other delaying techniques.

Thus she ordered all partic¬ ipants in Monday’s continua¬ tion of the judicial hearing to be in the 34th District Court by 8:45 a.m. rather than the nor¬ mal 9 a.m. and to be ready to proceed immediately.

If next Monday’s session does not conclude the hearing, the next court date will be off until Nov. 5. No calendar dates have been set beyond that day, insiders state.

Ferrara also faces a fine from Svenson for her earlier contempt of court violation.

Following the current ses¬ sions, Svenson will have 28 days to file a report on the hearing with the tenure com¬ mission. That nine-member group will then have to file a recommended action of disci¬ pline (or lack of it) with the Michigan Supreme Court.

The state’s top court will then decide what type of disci¬ pline will be melded out— the worst being her removal from the bench.

Clocks turn back

On Sunday, clocks should be turned back one hour to mark the end of Daylight Savings Time.

In the spring, when Day¬ light Savings Time begins again, clocks will be moved ahead one hour.

Flu shots given

Flu shots for those 55 years of age and older will be available Oct. 24 at the Westland Senior Resource Center, 1119 N. Newburgh Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Firefighters will be do¬ nating their time to assist with the flu shots.

Office

reopens

The Wayne Secretary of State branch office, located at 36131 East Michigan re¬ opens at 9 a.m. today after being closed for two days for physical improvements.

Budget

approved

The Canton Township Board approved the 1998 budget on Oct 14.

General fund expendi¬ tures were approved for ap¬ proximately $13 million with police fund expendi¬ tures at $8.1 million and fire fund expenditures of $5.1 million.

closed

All 178 Secretary of State branch offices will be closed in observance of the following state holidays:

Veterans Day, Nov. 11; Thanksgiving on Nov. 27 and 28; Christmas on Dec. 24 and 25, and New Year’s on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. 1988.

Volunteers

sought

Volunteers are needed for the Westland Good- fellows in the following areas: president vice presi¬ dent, treasurer, secretary and special events coor¬ dinator.

Contact Jerry Smith at 728-8888 or by pager, (313) 990-6594.

The group’s next meeting is at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at 32715 Dorsey Road, Westland.

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By AL POST

_ MCN Staff Writer _

A happy Karaminka Brown revealed late last week that she was extremely proud of her potentially life-saving ac¬ tions after her mother, Pamela, fell unconscious following an epileptic stroke.

The first grader at Thomas Gist Academy in Westland re¬ vealed to Romulus Roman pho¬ tographer Lori Gillespie that her mom gave her detailed in¬ structions of what to do in case such a seizure occurred, long before the Oct. 6 crisis.

By AL POST

_ MCN Staff Writer _

Realizing that organization is as important in students’ lives today as it is in their par¬ ents, a course planner has been presented to each Ro¬ mulus Middle School student this school year.

“Today’s middle school stu¬ dent has 100 things going through his/her mind and school work is often confused with momentarily critical so¬ cial and emotional needs,” as¬ sistant principal Christine Powers revealed earlier this week.

To help alleviate these

By AL POST MCN Staff Writer

Newly elected Romulus city officials will be sworn into of¬ fice for the first four year terms in Romulus history at 12:01 p.m. Nov. 10 by veteran 34th District Court Judge He¬ nry Zaborowski.

State Sen. Loren Bennett, (R-Canton) will host the cere¬ mony and offer the welcoming address at Romulus City Coun¬ cil Chambers.

Winners of the mayor, coun¬ cil and treasurer elections will

The instructions obviously were closely followed, Lona Council, apartment manager at the Concorde Club Apart¬ ments, revealed last Monday.

Council was deeply impres¬ sed by not only Karaminka’s mature physical actions, but the loving commentary she passed on to her ill mother, while awaiting the arrival of the professional EMS special¬ ists.

The young girl was praised again by the EMS workers and later received an official city resolution from Mayor William Oakley.

By AL POST

_ MCN Staff Writer _

Five suspected drug dealers have been nabbed by Romulus Special Investigative Unit offi¬ cers for being in possession of large amounts of cocaine and marijuana, Detective Lt. David Early reported Monday.

One of the defendants, Thomas Allen Willett, 27, of Detroit, faces a mandatory life sentence if he is found guilty of possession with intent to de¬ liver over 650 grams of co¬ caine.

Willett was arrested at a Ro¬ mulus hotel on Oct 9 by SIU officers in possession of a large supply of cocaine carry¬ ing a street value of $50,000 as well as over $12,000 in cash.

He was charged a day later and arraigned on Oct. 11 and ordered held on a $250,000

By AL POST

_ MCN Staff Writer

Fiery and potentially explo¬ sive questions and responses are expected to fill the Romulus-based courtroom on Monday, as defense lawyers for suspended Wayne County Cir¬ cuit Court Judge Angela Fer¬ rara grill her ex-husband about taped phone messages that reportedly display her using anti-African-American, Jewish and Arabic comments.

The husband, Howard Tar- jeft, claims he made the audio tapes back in 1992-93, when he and Ferrara were battling for custody of their three chil¬ dren, twin sons now aged 14 and an 11-year-old daughter.

He said his effort was to “level the playing field,” since his ex-wife was a judge.

Ferrara’s legal team how¬ ever claim that Tarjeft’s tapes are illegal, since he never in¬ formed the judge they were be¬ ing made. They also state that he has tried to use the tapes to blackmail his ex-wife into end¬ ing the legal hassle over child custody.

Ferrara has hever admitted they are tapes of her voice, but

By AL POST

_ MCN Staff Writer

A week-long drug free/red ribbon campaign will be kicked off tomorrow in the Ro¬ mulus School District by mem¬ bers of the Romulus Mayor’s Drug Task Force, local school district and the Wayne- Romulus Optimist Club.

Romulus Recreation Direc¬ tor Debbie Dick revealed that different projects and pro¬ grams will occur at different class levels now through Oct. 31.

Students in kindergarten through the third grade will draw pictures on paper bags (donated by the Romulus IGA store), while those in grades four through six will be asked to write essays on the theme “Drug Free-That’s Me!”

During the ceremonial week all students and staff members will wear red rib¬ bons bearing the same inscrip¬ tion.

cash bond.

Several days later, local SIU officers also nabbed two resi¬ dents of Laredo, Tex. report¬ edly in possession of over 250 pounds of marijuana valued at over $250,000.

The arrested pair, Edgar Guadalupe-Salas, 21, and Juan Angel Leal- Perez, 37, both of Texas, had just earlier rented a U-haul vehicle in Inkster and were found to be in possession of 23 bundles of marijuana weighing in excess of 45 kilo¬ grams.

They were arraigned in the 34th District Court on Oct. 14 and ordered held in $50,000 cash bail. Their court hearing date is Oct. 29.

A final pair of suspects, He¬ nry Gene Alexander, 20, of Ro¬ mulus and Anthony Jamal Sanders, 24, of Inkster, were arrested on Oct. 13 following a

has said “they sound like me.”

Tarjeft turned copies of the tapes over to the Detroit Free Press so the issue would not get “swept under the rug,” he said privately.

Ferrara in turn is suing the newspaper, one of its reporters and Tarjeft for $100 million for invasion of her privacy.

Former 36th District Court Judge Vesta Svenson, just be¬ fore leaving for a European visit, showed her patience is waning in the hearing that could cost Ferrara her $109,000 judicial position.

Just prior to the end of the day’s hearing two weeks ago, Svenson fined Ferrara’s team $200 for delaying the hearing process by not being able to produce a live witness for tes¬ timony.

The day’s hearing was ex¬ pected to be cut short because of Ferrara’s planned doctor’s appointment and the fact that Allen Sobel, executive direc¬ tor of the Michigan Judicial- Tenure Commission, wanted a 4 p.m. conclusion because it was a high holy day for Jews.

But when the brfef after¬ noon court segment was lim-

A top winner will be se¬ lected in each class for their theme effort and will be pre¬ sented with a T-shirt.

Students in the Middle

School and Romulus High School also will be asked to write essays and a winner will be highlighted in each English class.

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Middle schoolers get homework aids

City inauguration slated for Nov. 1 0 at City Hall

problems, the Romulus Middle School administration pur¬ chased a “course planner/ organizer” for each seventh and eighth grade student in the school.

Principal Ed Clark said the school’s Improvement Team recommended the recent pur¬ chase and the money came from the school’s activity fund. '

The organizer is carried to class by each student, so that he/she can write down each homework assignment, class project and exam date in a timely manner.

Hopefully the cry “I forgot my homework” will become a thing of the past, Powers said.

be sworn in, as will City Clerk Linda Choate, who is running unopposed.

Three Romulus clergymen also have been asked to take part in the ceremonies. They include: the Rev. Reginald Williams of Bethany Apostolic Faith Church, who will offer the invocation, Rev. Neil Swanger of the Ball Road Tab¬ ernacle, who will read the scriptures and Rev. William Philips of the Parks Memorial AME Church, who will offer the benediction.

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Oct. 23, 1 997

Wayne-Westland Board hears more debate on sexual orientation policy

By JENNY JOHNSON MCN Special Writer

At its last meeting, the Wayne-Westland School Board heard a variety of messages about their decision to rescind the sexual orientation amend¬ ment from their code of con¬ duct.

The school board received a letter from Robert Chase, pres¬ ident NEA, National Educa¬

tion Association. In it he wrote, “The National Educa¬ tion Association believes that our diverse society enriches all individuals.. . Discrimina¬ tion and stereotyping based on such factors as race, gender, and sexual orientation must be eliminated. . . I strongly en¬ courage you and your board to structure a policy and an envi¬ ronment that protects the rights of all children to learn

in an environment that is sup¬ portive, safe, and free from overt and covert forms of dis¬ crimination.

Jim Testerman, NEA Gay and Lesbian official from York, Penn., urged the board to reinstate the non¬ discrimination policy. He said for every gay, lesbian or bisex¬ ual student who is harassed, there are four heterosexual students, perceived to be ho¬

mosexual who are also ha¬ rassed.

He said, “Please send a very clear message to all lesbian, gay, bisexual and heterosexual students who face violence. Please don’t confuse silence with absence of a problem.”

Gina Giannuzzi and other supporters, who live in the dis¬ trict, wore blue ribbons to show support for the board’s decision on the sexual orienta¬

tion policy.

She said, “You moved swift to right the wrong. We encour¬ age you to stay strong.”

People from other districts and with ideological and polit¬ ical agendas are the ones prot¬ esting this issue, she said.

Amending the policy en¬ sured protection of all chil¬ dren in the district, Giannuzzi said.

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“Our country is a democracy and the most votes win. The board voted and we don’t want it (sexual orientation policy). I encourage you to stick with the decision you made.”

Neil Cowling, pastor, Kirk of Our Savior Church in West- land, said, “I struggled for some time as to what to say to the board. When the sexual orientation policy was adopted it didn’t bother me. I thought it was a positive statement. When it was taken out I heard it was legally driven.”

“The board is faced with a big PR (public relations) prob¬ lem which ever way you go. This board models behavior by what it does. If I can provide any help in bridging the gap between the two sides, I will make myself available,” he said.

The school board’s attorney, Joseph Bennett also ad¬ dressed the audience.

He said when the board first implemented sexual orienta¬ tion into their policy it was not because of state or federal laws.

“They added it in good faith but without legal advice,” he said.

Before long it was pointed out that the phrase violated first amendment rights. The board asked for an indepen¬ dent review of the policy.

By law the school board is not required to have this pol¬ icy, he said.

Most important to the board, he said, was an analysis of ex¬ isting provisions in the code of conduct

He said they wanted to en¬ sure the current codes pro¬ tected everyone without infringing on first amendment rights.

Bennett said since assault and battery, obscene and vul¬ gar language and the detri¬ ment of any student was already prohibited, the board omitted sexual orientation to protect first amendment rights.

Board vice president Mat¬ thew McCusker said, “The board has made a decision and its time to move on.”

Kelly in favor of at-risk funding

The House has completed the first week of session fol¬ lowing summer recess and sev¬ eral crucial already have been addressed.

Rep. Thomas H. Kelly (D- Wayne) said he was disap¬ pointed by the House’s failure to override the governor’s veto of at-risk money for Michigan schools. A veto override takes 74 votes in the House (passage of a bill requires 56 votes). Be¬ cause the House has only 58 Democrats, Republican sup¬ port was needed. The vote en¬ ded up being straight down party lines, with all Democrats in favor of restoring the money the governor had deleted from the budget

“With the override falling short of votes, we took a legis¬ lative route to restore the vet¬ oed money, and we were successful in doing so,” Kelly said in reference to legislation passes Thursday restoring $252 million in at-risk funding for schools. “The bill we pas¬ sed, SB 178, restores $252 mil¬ lion for at-risk programs in the 1997-98 school budget. That is the exact amount the governor had vetoed from the original bill, and I am pleased that Re¬ publicans joined us in sup¬ porting this very important legislation. I certainly hope the Senate follows.”

The Supreme Court had or¬ dered the state to pay $211 mil¬ lion to the 84 school districts which were plaintiffs in what became known as the Durant case, in which the districts sued the state for violating the Headlee amendment by re¬ quiring certain programs, but not providing funding for them. In order to meet the or¬ der, the governor chose to veto the at-risk money and set aside $252 million until the plaintiffs had been paid.

Oct. 23, 1997

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34® area people Joined crop walk

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Canfora woman is winner

Pat Rentfrow of Canton won $900 on the Michigan Lottery’s “Road to Riches” TV program. Her winnings will go toward bills and Christmas gifts.

Roehr named to new post

Mary Roehr has been j named Ameritech public re¬ lations director for Western Wayne County and the Ann Arbor area.

As public relations direc¬ tor, Roehr will serve as Ameritech’s liaison with residence and business cus¬ tomers, be responsible for local media relations and government relations.

6 named

as sponsors

The following individuals have been named Founding Sponsors of the Michigan Vietnam Monument:

Douglas Cartwright and James Stewart Brown of Canton; Gregory Emmett Wright and John Surma of Wayne, and Westland resi¬ dents Sheryl Moran and Do¬ nald Taylor of Westland.

Group forms for abused women

By AL POST

_ MCN Staff Writer _

Stimulated by young Step¬ hanie Smith of Belleville and 33 Romulus High School and Middle School students, the 1997 Crop Walk broke all atten- dance records early this month as 340 walkers turned out to help local and world¬ wide hungry families.

Stephanie, a fourth-grader, had undergone extensive treatment during 1996-97 at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. for a mystery illness. She just re¬ turned to school a month ago.

Father John Hagan of Trin¬ ity Episcopal Church, founder and co- coordinator of the Belleville-Romulus Crop Walk, happily declared following the Oct. 5 event “every year I think that this is the best walk we have ever had and then some¬ how the next year tops it.

“Our goal this year was 325 walkers, but thanks to great re¬ cruiting by the churches we went well over that number,” Hagan said. Supplementing the crowd of walkers this year were 13 students from Ro¬ mulus Middle School and 20 from Romulus High School (Leadership Class), John Ju- riga of the Smart (computer) Lab in Romulus Middle School said.

Hagan also highlighted the inspiration young Stephanie Smith had on the other Crop walkers. The Episcopal priest also cited the energy and the excitement added by the Ro¬ mulus student involvement this year.

“Last year Stephanie was only able to travel one mile,” Hagan said, “but this year (fol¬ lowing extensive cancer treat¬ ment) she was determined to go the distance— and she did!

“It was so moving to see her walking that last block, sur¬ rounded by police cars and to hear her say she ‘just wanted to help others’ like she had been helped,” Hagan said.

Local civic leaders also turned out to help, Hagan said, including Romulus Mayor William Oakley, Van Buren Su¬ pervisor Helen Foster and Wayne County Commissioner Bruce Patterson.

Romulus and Van Buren Po¬ lice also turned out to help keep the walkers safe during the 10 K (6.2 mile) walk.

Foster’s comments brought tears to many particpants’ eyes, Hagan said, as she read a short poem written by the late Mother Teresa concerning helping just one person.

Twenty five percent of the funds collected (the 1997 goal was $23,500) will be divided among four local institutions

Van Buren Supervisor Helen Fos¬ ter (above) reads a poem written by Mother Teresa. Stephanie Smith (right, second from right) is shown with a friend, Stephanie Shephard (extreme right), just prior to the start of the 1997 Romulus-Belleville Crop Walk. Paul Smith, Stephanie's father, leans over to talk to his daughter. MCN Special Photo

that serve the hungry: the Helping Hand Thrift Store in Romulus, The Belleville Emer¬ gency Food Closet, St. Vincent de Paul and the Belleville Church of God Food Pantry.

The remaining 75 percent will be used across the U.S. and around the world to feed the hungry.

Over 200 T-shirts were pur¬ chased by participants and Crop Walk supporters with those funds being turned over to Church World Service, orga¬ nizers of the Crop Walk world¬ wide.

Each year the logo appear¬ ing on the shirts comes from a different area Last year it was

created by those in Africa and this year’s logo originated in South America.

Also new this year, Hagan said, was an earlier registra¬ tion kick-off and goal setting on a church by church basis.

The key to these new efforts was credited to Hagan’s new co- coordinator Hanna An¬ thony. “The walk effort has be¬ come too big for just me,” Hagan said, “and Hanna has provided the organization with local churches and area non¬ profit agencies that have given us the spark we really need.”

The churches involved in the walk include: the Commu¬ nity United Methodist Church

of Romulus, Trinity Episcopal, St. Anthony’s Catholic, First United Methodist, Belleville Presbyterian, Belleville Church of God (all of Be¬ lleville), Faith United Method¬ ist Church of Denton and the Sumpter Community Church of God.

Walkers are still collecting pledge and donation funds from their sponsors, with two possibly collecting as much as $1,000 each.

Last year 299 local walkers collected $20,077 in contribu¬ tions, one of the largest totals in the state of Michigan.

Mawy BecrwSter returns to home fease

Women who have been sexually or physically abused are invited to join a group which meets Mondays at the Western Campus of Wayne County Community College in Belleville.

Call 699-0200 for informa¬ tion.

Deadline for corniest is Nov. 1

High school students from Wayne and Westland are invited to enter the Harris-Kehrer Post 3323 an¬ nual Voice of Democracy contest.

For information call Pat Nally at John Glenn High School at 595-2342; Gina Strand, Wayne Memorial, 595-2235, Post 3323 Com¬ mander Tom Dobrowolski, 728-0107 or Auxiliary Presi¬ dent Sandi Rolston at 722- 7249.

The deadline is Nov. 1.

Job Fair needs companies

The Job Fair Network of Michigan is looking for em¬ ployers to recruit at it Octo¬ ber Fest of Jobs Fair on Oct. 24 at the Eberhard Center in Grand Rapids. Job Fairs have been hosted in Liv¬ onia, Dearborn and Troy.

Interested companies may call Chuck Vincent at 313-381-0093, and candidates can mail resumes to the JFNM at 10823 Melbourne St., Allen Park, Mich. 48101.

Winners

announced

Two local girls are win¬ ners of the National Pageant Competition in Orlando, Fla.

They are: Ka Sara Vinson of Romulus, Miss Jr. Pre- Teen Top 10 finalist, and Ambra Sanders of Inkster, Miss Junior Teen Top 10 fi¬ nalist.

Dana Morris elected to board

Dana Morris of Westland was elected to the board of directors of the 22,000 mem¬ ber Alumni Association of Lawrence Technological University.

By JOAN DYER-ZINNER MCN Managing Editor

Recruiter Bert Cooper, a 1988 graduate of Wayne Memo¬ rial High School, is back in his home territory - ready to tell young people about the deci¬ sion he made nine years ago which led him to a career in the Navy.

Like many other high school graduates, Cooper took some time to check out his options before joining the Navy a year after graduation.

“At first, I thought it would be a stepping stone to another career, but as time went on, I knew this was the career I wanted,” Cooper said.

Cooper said he likes to pro¬ vide prospective recruits with all the information that he can so that, they can make an in¬ formed decision.

By JENNY JOHNSON MCN Special Writer

The results are in - MEAP scores in the Wayne-Westland Community School District are improving.

Jane Kuckel, assistant su¬ perintendent of instruction said she attributes the in¬ crease to two factors.

First teachers and adminis¬ trators are implementing a re¬ search based approach of how kids learn best into their cur¬ riculum. Also a curriculum committee was formed to help align the district with the state curriculum.

But mostly she said, “The staff members have been out¬ standing and they’re what has

By JENNY JOHNSON MCN Staff Writer

Devil’s night is legendary for youths causing trouble. But this Devil’s night, Oct. 30, mem¬ bers of the Boy and Girl Scouts at P.D. Graham Elementary School will go “Trick or Can¬ ning.”

They will go door to door collecting canned goods for the hungry. Kendra Pavlovski, Daisy leader said, “It’s some¬ thing good for kids to do on Devil’s night.”

About 125 students, dressed in their uniforms, with parent

“There’s a recruitment slo¬ gan that I really like which says, ‘Get a four-year educa¬ tion that pays for college.’ It takes a minute or two to under¬ stand what it means, but it’s a good message,” Cooper said.

Good pay, medical benefits, skill training and advanced ed¬ ucational opportunities are available in the Navy plus pro¬ grams to provide money for college after leaving the Navy.

Cooper noted that special training is needed to prepare oneself for careers in the high- tech world.

“Some recruits are looking for the educational benefits and some like the travel as¬ pects -- everyone has some¬ thing different that he is seeking,” said Cooper. “Al¬ though most recruits are re¬ cent high school graduates, I signed up one 29-year-old with

made it work.”

Not all scores are above state average yet but they are going in the right direction.

In the elementary schools, science scores are 14 points below state average but up two points from last year’s scores. Middle school scores are also up two points. Middle school writing scores are 2.7 points above the state average.

The school district will soon be implementing a new sci¬ ence program.

Kuckel said, “With the new curriculum we will quickly move forward.”

Schools above the state av¬ erage in science were Edison and Walker.

Edison, P.D. Graham, Hicks,

It’s something good for kids to do on Devil's night

chaperones will canvass dif¬ ferent neighborhoods from 6-9 p.m.

Pavlovski said not only are the children doing something but the parents are with them and they are patrolling the neighborhoods.

She said flyers will be sent out to notify the residents the scouts will be in their area. All are welcome to

a master’s degree who wanted to become a Navy SEAL. He said he wanted a job that would challenge him every day, and he felt being a SEAL would do that. I think he’ll be successful, because he not only has physical and mental assets, but he has dedication.”

Cooper found his niche as a communications and elec¬ tronics technician and spent some time on submarine duty.

He is currently at the Navy Recruiting Station, 36480 Ford Road in Westland, across from the Westland municipal com¬ plex.

Cooper visits area high schools for informal talks with students, participates in Ca¬ reer Day activities, makes pre¬ sentations to classes and conducts meetings with pro¬ spective recruits in the office.

Kettering, Walker, Wildwood, Adams, Franklin and Steven¬ son were all above the state av¬ erage in the writing scores.

“This is what they have done without materials,” she said.

When materials arrive, all students will have their own literature books. Classes won’t have to share. Kuckel said this means students won’t have_to read during class time.

They can take the books home. Class time can be used for more in depth discussion of the stories.

With the implementation of new curriculum and materials, the school board is hoping MEAP scores will continue to rise.

drop off canned goods at P.D Graham Elementary, 1255 S. John Hix, Westland from 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 30.

This project is part of the Fish program at First United Methodist Church in Wayne.

All collected cans will be delivered there on Nov. 15. The food will be distributed to the needy in the area.

Pavlovski said this is not the first time the scouts have been involved in the Fish program but it is the first time they will go “Trick or Canning.”

“It’s going to be fun,” she said.

MEAP scores are @n file rose

Students Trick or Canning’ for needy

Navy Recruiter Bert Cooper is based in Westland, across from the Westland municipal complex. MCN photo by Joan Dyer-Zinner

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Mackenzi Mecham, 2-1/2, enjoys looking at books at the Wayne Public Library where she visits with her mother. MCN

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Oct. 23, 1997

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APPENDIX A -ZONING

AMENDMENT 1.154

An Ordinance to Amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Romulus by Rezoning 15024 Middlebelt Road from C-2 (General Business) to C-3 (Highway Service).

THE CITY OF ROMULUS ORDAINS:

Section 1. SHORT TITLE: This Ordinance shall be known and cited as the Amended Zoning Ordinance.

Section 2. The Official Zoning Map of the City of Romulus is hereby amended to rezone the following from C-2 (General Business) to C-3 (Highway Service).

Land in the City of Romulus, Wayne County Michigan, being more particularly described asfol lows:

80 137 99 0001 000

THE E 187.0 FT OF THE N 4.50 AC OF THE E 1/2 OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SEC 35 1.25 ACRES

Section 3. Except as herein modified the said zoning map shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 4. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS REPEALED:

Should any section, clause or provision of this ordi nance be declared by the Court to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of this ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so d declared to be invalid.

Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall become

effective immediately upon publication in the official newspaper of general circulation.

I, Linda R. Choate, CMC, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of an ordinance duly adopted by the Romulus City Council at its regular meeting held on the 6th. day of October, 1997.

Linda R. Choate, CMC, Clerk City of Romulus, Michigan

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William Oakley, Mayor

INTRODUCED: September 22, 1997 ADOPTED: October 6, 1997

PUBLISHED: October 23, 1997

Publish: October 23, 1997

SMART donates new bus to Romulus

The cost of the bus is picked up 80 percent by federal funds and 20 percent with Romulus community credit funds from SMART.

- Rick Kaufman SMART General Manager

942-6852 to learn the qualifica¬ tions needed to be named to such a position.

The bus will be used to transport Romulus citizens to area shopping centers, food markets, medical offices and sometimes even to sporting events (such as those at Tiger Stadium).

The 24-foot white vehicle is equipped with two wheel chair slots, as well as seats for 15 others.

The cost to the passenger will be minimal (about $1.50) per ride, Dick stated. Riders need to reserve spaces on the bus about 48 hours in advance, Dick said, but some limited emergencies will also be in¬ cluded for same day service.

Citizens should either call her or Linda Norman, the city’s se¬ nior center director, for reser¬ vations or further information.

Joining Oakley at the ribbon-cutting were City Coun¬ cil members William Crova, Deborah Romak and Michael Prybyla. A small group of se¬ nior centers also were in atten¬ dance.

Kaufman revealed that Ro¬ mulus citizens are already ser¬ viced by a number of SMART routes along Ecorse and Mid¬ dlebelt roads.

“Every community that SMART serves has different needs, so it’s great to see a city like Romulus invest the time and effort into such a partner¬ ship,” Kaufman said.

By AL POST MCN Staff Writer

Romulus citizens will now be offered new transportation services via a SMART donated bus that has been turned over to the Romulus Recreation/ Senior Center for use five to six days a week.

Mayor William Oakley was on hand to accept the 15 pas¬ senger (handicapped equip- pped) bus from SMART General Manager Rick Kauf¬ man last Thursday morning at the Recreation Center on Bib- bins.

Romulus is one of 40 com¬ munities to recieve such a ve¬ hicle from SMART. The cost of the bus ($57,000 value) is picked up 80 percent by federal funds and 20 percent with Ro¬ mulus community credit funds from SMART, Kaufman said.

“Thus in effect, the bus costs Romulus nothing,” Kauf¬ man stressed. According to federal regulations, SMART keeps the title of the bus for five years and then could turn it over to Romulus entirely.

Romulus will be respons¬ ible for the cost of its upkeep

Romulus Mayor William Oakley cuts the official ribbon to begin the new transportation system for local residents offered by the Romulus/SMART partnership. Standing to the side of Oakley is SMART General Manager Rick Kaufman. Also in attendance are City Council members: Michael Prybyla, Deborah Romak and William Crova.MCN photo by Lori Gillespie

and the hiring of its drivers.

Debbie Dick, city recreation director, revealed several bus drivers already are on the pay¬ roll, but others will be needed as transportation services in¬ crease. Potential bus drivers need to contact Dick at

CITY OF ROMULUS

WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST

Pursuant to and by authority conferred upon me by the Secretary of State by Section 794C of Act No. 116 of the Public Act of 1954, as amended, notice is hereby given that a Public Accuracy Test shall be conducted by the Election Commission of the City of Romulus at 4:00 p.m. Wenesday, October 29, 1997 in the City Clerk’s Office, 1 1 1 1 1 South Wayne Road, for the purpose of certifying the programs to be used in the counting devices which will be utilized to process Absentee Ballots in the November 4, 1997, General Election. Said Meeting is open to the public and any concerned citizen may attend.

Linda R. Choate, CMC, Clerk City of Romulus, Michigan

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My wife Virginia and 1 have lived in Romulus for 30 years. Our sons all graduated from Romulus schools and we think it is a fine community to raise a family.

During my seven terms, we saw many positive things, new post office, paving of roads, completition of cable T.V I fought railroad expansion by CSX and won. Airport, commercial, industrial developments are important But we must not sacrifice the quality of life for our residents. I stand on my voting record. Voting YES on second senior citizen tower, and more police and fire protection. Sue Metro Airport for flooding our subdivisions. Voted YES for improvement in all city services. I voted NO on residential re¬ assessment, Deep Well Injection Disposal, any new trailer parks and I opposed any new residential tax to build a baseball park. Many things are still undone and 1 ask your support for an eighth

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Included in this year’s bud¬ get was authorization of $4.2 million for campus renova¬ tions and construction at Wayne County Community Col¬

lege.

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Michigan Community Newspapers

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WCCC boosters fiadopts Inkster High School

When leaders of Wayne County Community College asked its Western Wayne Task Force members to “adopt” a high school for a college en¬ rollment drive, Reasther Ev¬ erett, John Franklin and Joan Dyer-Zinner were first to re¬ quest Inkster High School.

Last week the trio met with Inkster School Superinten¬ dent James N. Rutter, Charles Johnson and Inkster High School acting principal, D.G. James to explain their mission and to request input from the high school.

Aware that up to 80 percent of Western Wayne County high school graduates do not go on to college, WCCC is targeting area high schools to encourage their graduates to continue their education at the commu¬ nity college.

In order to prepare them¬ selves for the technology needed for the 21st century, it is necessary to pursue an edu¬ cation beyond 12th grade, ac¬ cording to a WCCC spokesman.

Franklin told the superin¬ tendent that former Western Campus Dean Hattie Johnson and current WCCC President Dr. Curtis Ivery have helped to

WCCC is targeting area high schools to encourage their graduates to continue their education at the community college.

turn the Western Campus around and increase enroll¬ ment. Franklin noted that cur¬ rent administrators are working diligently to increase enrollment among all seg¬ ments of the population.

Everett, the Inkster Branch Manager of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Inkster, suggested that young people could be paired with parents or grandparents to en¬ courage enrollment in commu¬ nity college classes.

“Seniors are very interested in computer programs,” Ev¬ erett said. “If we can get two generations to attend college, they can support each other.”

The acting high school prin¬ cipal noted that transportation is a key issue because the Western Campus is not served by public transportation.

James suggested that coop¬ erative programs between the college and the high school in

math and science would be beneficial. She also suggested implementing mini-classes to introduce students to the col¬ lege environment and encour¬ aging visits to the campus through a Career Day at the community college.

Everett said she would bring the suggestions back to the community college and pursue them with staff merm bers.

Dyer-Zinner noted that the Western Campus leaders are open to suggestions and new ideas and will appreciate the input from Inkster High School.

The Inkster superintendent of schools said will bring the suggestions to the Inkster Board of Education, and notify the WCCC Task Force mem¬ bers of their response.

Task Force teams will be visiting other area high schools.

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Gathered for an informal discussion about the college and its efforts to increase enrollment are Inkster High School Acting Principal Dolores James, School Superintendent James N. Rutter, Reasther Everett, Charles Johnson and John Franklin. MCN photo by Joan Dyer-Zinner

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ge A-6

Oct. 23, 1997

Publisher hit by ‘double whammy!’

There are not too many things worse in this world than a lingering cold or computer problems. My week culminated with the combination of both - and I guarantee you, nothing is worse than the com¬ bination.

In this microchip world we all are expected to deal with the computer But, I oftentimes wish for the world of typewriters and calculators. The world I knew 20 years ago.

When my computer acts up, I feel tremendously inadequate and helpless. Last week that feeling was fully exhibited when I couldn’t get past my pass¬ word That’s right1 Nevermind the intricate problems one has in the Internet or with coomplicated soft¬ ware. I couldn’t even get there because my comput¬ er - and I stress my - and my password were ren¬ dered useless.

You have to understand my computer is to me like the six-shooter was to Wyatt Earp. It is my life blood. It stores all my information for work and home. When it goes down, I go out the window.

If that weren’t enough to ruin a perfectly good week, the common cold or influenza was creating havoc with my normally impeccably healthy body. I’m an individual who can go some years without ever catching a cold and have never had any sick¬ ness beyond ordinary flu.

The past three weeks, for whatever reason. I’ve walked around like the living dead. A two-day cold is understandable, but a three-week bout with the

Grim Reaper?

Give me a break

I have ingested every type of cold medicine on the shelf. Arbor should declare me its best customer Tylenol Cold, Vicks Formula 45, Robitussin, etc., etc. have become my breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert Yet nothing works.

For the first time in my life I am actually contem¬ plating visiting a doctor. Maybe these people in white coats are useful after all. I’d always consid¬ ered them akin to lawyers -- money-grabbing thieves.

Thus, I called a local clinic to set up an appoint¬ ment First words out of the receptionist’s mouth were, “Do you have insurance?” Not “What prob¬ lems are you experiencing?” or “Isn’t it a nice day?”

Her words were “Do you have insurance?”

I answered with the magic word, “Yes.” She pro¬ ceeded to tell me when I could see the doctor I said, “But what will the cost be?” She said, “What do you care? Insurance will pay for most if not all, of it”

I said, “But I have a deductible, and I would sim¬ ply like to know what the standard office fee is.” She said, “$120.”

I gulped. Imagine $120 to walk in the door That’s before prescriptions, before X-rays, before advice. I decided I could suffer through the health problems I was experiencing. And, oh by the way, my opinion of those who practice the medical profession hasn’t changed!

Political era ends

Another political era is about to end in Romulus, with the pending retirement of City Councilman Jimmie Raspberry, who has served the township/city for the past 38 years.

Raspberry was honored last Saturday night at a dinner-dance that attracted over 100 persons includ¬ ing Mayor William Oakley, 34th District Court Judge Henry Zaborowski, State Rep. Raymond Basham as well as a number of city council persons, school board members and candidates for council and treasurer

Raspberry had to think long and hard several months back as to whether ne wanted to extend his public service career another four years or not He wisely accepted some recommendations to “go out a winner” unlike some of his peers, and de¬ cided to not file for re-election this year

Raspberry, one of the earliest African-Americans to seek public office in Western Wayne County, opened the door wide enough for many of his peers to follow years later, as stated by Romulus city trea¬ surer candidate Pamela Morrison Kersey.

His efforts came so early in Michigan history that they preceded the term ‘African American” itself.

Called the “city council historian” by Oakley and his peers, Raspberry many times has taken city leaders to task for not following the intent of the framers of the Romulus City Charter

Basham last week cited Raspberry for the many

“sacrifices” he has made in the past decades on behalf of city resi¬ dents.

Oakley jokingly reminded Basham that the only post Rasp¬ berry hasn’t held to date that Basham has, is that of state repre¬ sentative. Both have worked for Ford Motor Company, have been active With the United Auto Work¬ ers union, served in law enforce¬ ment and as water commissioners and city couneilmen.

The mayor, who is seeking re-election this No¬ vember, read a resolution from the City Council re¬ minding Raspberry that he will be “missed profes¬ sionally as well as a friend.”

Raspberry spent nearly a half hour thanking those in attendance for their support in the past, as well as for their appearance at the VFW that night

The memory of the night’s activity “will be with me forever,” Raspberry exclaimed, just prior to in¬ troducing the many members of his exended family.

Raspberry may think that his public life is com¬ plete, but this writer and even those who have known him far longer hope, including my co-worker Tom Mooradian, that his role as “senior public ser¬ vant” will continue for years to come.

With his time freed up from attending council sessions for at least four years, Raspberry is now available to write guest columns for local newspa¬ pers and even to put together decade style (the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s) historical pieces for future generations to learn from.

May God continue to bless you Jimmie - and thank God you decided to retire in my lifetime - so I could see the public’s reverence for you personalty.

Memories of Michigan Avenue stirred

By Jim Doletzky Special Writer

It hasn’t been that many years ago when Michigan Avenue in Wayne was a two-way street Many of the old Wayne regulars can still remember the interur- ban car tracks that ran down the center I can remember the street-car tracks as one long ribbon of cold patch separating the eastbound traffic from the westbound lanes. It probably was there, but no white centerline marking was necessary, as few dri¬ vers ventured out into the center of the road, as the area of the tracks was “rougher than a cob”.

Rougher than most gravel roads.

Generally, east-bound through traffic, used Old Main Street, a tree lined avenue of stately old homes. However, for the locals, there was a cross¬ over just end of Pere Marquette viaduct, so that those that wished, could use Michigan Avenue through town, if they so desired. The south side of old Michigan Avenue went through many changes between the time Michigan Avenue was a two-way street, to this summer, when it again reverted back

MEMORIES CO NT On Page A-7

A -HELPING HAND WHAT 60K AROUND, COMES AROUND/

New law needed

7b the editor:

Now that we have established and enforced the mandatory two year prison sentence for using a firearm in the commission of a felony, can we now establish and enforce a mandatory 10 year min¬ imum prison sentence for causing the death or injury of an innocent person while fleeing from the po¬ lice?

Anthony B. Brehler Livonia

Veterans Day is Nov. 1 1

7b the editor:

As you know, Nov. 11 is Veter¬ ans Day. As a national holiday it is a day to remember those who sac¬ rificed for freedom as members of the U.S. armed forces.

Clearly a segment of America's 26 million veterans read your publication and will be pleased to see acknowledgment of their ser¬ vice reflected in your publicatioa

The American Legion is the nation’s largest wartime, commu¬ nity-based veterans organization. We are 3 million members strong, dedicated to helping America’s veterans and their families.

With nearly 15,000 local posts, American Legionnaires promote a strong national defense; tradi¬ tional American values; health care for veterans and their fami¬ lies; community service; good citi¬ zenship and the wholesome de¬ velopment of our nation’s youth.

Joseph H. March, Director National Public Relations

Thanks given for help

7b the editor:

As you know, senior Romulus City Councilman Jimmie C. Rasp¬ berry - who will be retiring next month after a lifetime of service to his home town - was honored on Oct 18 at a farewell gathering which was attended by approxi-

LETTERS

mately 100 of his family members, colleagues, friends, and support¬ ers.

I would like to take this oppor¬ tunity to thank the following peo¬ ple who made the event such a success.

For their kind remarks con¬ cerning Councilman Raspberry, thanks to State Representative Raymond Basham, Romulus May¬ or William Oakley, Romulus Deputy Clerk (and candidate for treasurer of Romulus) Pamela Morrison-Kersey, and Lieutenant David Early of the Romulus Po¬ lice Department

Thanks, also, for the support recognition, and gratitude demon¬ strated by an excellent turnout of well-wishers, including Coun- cilpersons Mary Collins, William Crova, Michael Prybyla, and William Wadsworth; and candi¬ dates Barry Baumann and Don¬ ald Morris; and treasurer candi¬ date Kris Moe.

Thank-you to Willie Hester for his fine performance as DJ for the event; to Loafer’s Rest Country Store for providing the beer at cost and to the Raspberry family for providing the decorations.

And, finally, my personal thanks to Dorothy Nesler for com¬ ing up with the idea for a party in the first place, and for asidng me to act as co-chairperson of the or- ganizing committee; and to Hafeeza Khalifa and Theresa Washington, who were also instru¬ mental in organizing the event

Dolores A WitzgaU Romulus

Free trade turmoil

7b the editor:

I am constantly amazed that the doctrine of “Fhee Trade" has been accepted by so many people.

Free Trade is, bar none, the worst economic disaster to hap¬ pen in the 20th century. So far, free trade has given us two World Wars, a Great Depression, assort¬ ed recessions, occasional panics,

and most recently the Asian cur¬ rency collapse. And, it is now in the process of serving up yet an¬ other catastrophe of, as yet, un¬ certain description. Probably an- * other depressioa

Consider

Free trade pits the world’s wage earners against each other to see who can work the cheapest Free trade allows big corporate producers to buy labor in the cheapest markets and sell the fruits of that labor in the most ex¬ pensive markets, and pocket the difference as profit

Free trade has destroyed or subjugated the working class in every place it has ever been tried.

At first, free trade seems to help “John and Mary Doe” as “con¬ sumers”. But, it eventually de¬ stroys them as workers and pro¬ ducers. If you don’t produce, soon¬ er or later, you can’t consume. It’s that simple.

To facilitate the subjugation of workers, television has become the cultural opiate of the masses, providing “cults of celebrity” with sports figures and talk show hosts. While AM radio provides the truly perplexed with “intellectual ene¬ mas,” given in a safe and struc¬ tured environment, by the likes of Rush Limbaugh.

In 1900, the US was, totally and completely, a protectionist coun¬ try. Then, slowly the protection was chipped away by “reciprocity agreements” with other nations.

By the late 1920’s, capital was booming, but farmers and labor¬ ers were nearly broke. Finally, in 1929, even capital became the vic¬ tim of its own greed. The result: The Great Depression of the 1930’s.

The two World Wars actually benefited the working class, be¬ cause they acted as "de facto” tar¬ iffs, when war closed down nor¬ mal shipping traffic. The World Wars were really trade disputes about who gets to do the “import¬ ing and exporting,” which is a central part of the free trade cre¬ do.

Now, we are in yet another vi¬ cious cycle of free trade and Wall Street greed. A second great de-

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FOOTNOTES: Which team will win in the John Glenn-Wayne Memorial football battle on Oct.31?

Nathan Olds JGHS student

Glenn at 48-0. My friend John Schmidt’s on the team and he’s sure they’ll win...

Andrea Hass WMHS student

Wayne - 54 to nothing.

Nicole Steinhilb JGHS student

Glenn will win by 49-12.

Nick Barone * WMHS student

Wayne will win, but not by a big margin.

Oct. 23, 1997

Memories

Michigan Community Newspapers

Continued from page A-6

way traffic on a temporary basis.

Some may remember things on the south side of the street differently than I, but this is how I remember it in the late 1930s and early 1940s.

From what was then the western limits of the Village of Wayne at the railroad viaduct, the cross-over took one to the north-west corner of Pershing Street. Tae Kuek gardens were once the Wayne High Athletic Field. The school gym and north entrance to the High School came next. Williams Street, south was a boulevard for one block, the Garrett Glass block was a vacant, sort of park-like low field where high school kids sometimes went to eat their brown bag lunches. Clark Street has a couple of houses facing west; the rest of the block was the lawn around what I knew as the Austin House.

Doc Earle lived on the west side of Elizabeth Street with his offices attached to the back of the house. Sold it to Dr. Hugg about 1928-29, when he moved to Island Lake. John

Freeman lived on the south¬ east corner and used his ga¬ rage at the rear of his property as his justice of the peace of¬ fice. Before the bowling alley was constructed. A. S. Poole sold used cars next to his Ford dealership. Many times we looked into the showroom at the shiny new cars, leaving our hand prints all over the win¬ dow. Two glass topped gas pumps were at the curb. One pump dispensed Ford Benzol gas. The parts man came out, hand pumped the gas into the glass bowl at the top, and the gas was gravity fed through a hose into your tank. There was a brick house east of the A. S. Poole garage. Used as an attor¬ ney’s office after World War II. The rest of that block con¬ tained an appliance store, a very small used car lot, and a cement block-walk-up four or five steps to a small restau¬ rant. Served the best 10 cent hamburgers in town.

There was a grocery store on the southeast corner of Newberry Street, next to Bert Green’s house. Seemed his house was always painted dark brown. The driveway to the blacksmith shop was east of the house. What a pleasure it was just to gaze in the open

door of the blacksmith shop. Clark Jameson had a small real estate office in the build¬ ing next door. Goodman’s hay barn was right there in the center of town. Somehow the straw or hay caught fire one early evening. Fire hoses lit¬ tered the street out front. Put the fire out by throwing a grap- pling hook in the barn and pulling the burning bales out. Saved the harness shop and feed store next door. Someone told me there was a beauty shop in that same building on the corner of Biddle Street.

Detroit Edison maintained a power station right on Michi¬ gan Avenue. The building was a very distinctive style of ar¬ chitecture and stood out from the rest of downtown. The Hoops Building actually fronted on Monroe Street at the corner of Michigan. The second floor contained offices and a huge ballroom where many activities, including high school dances etc. took place in the early part of this cen¬ tury.

Some may remember O’Brien’s Drug Store in the cor¬ ner, before it became Mulhol- land’s Men’s Store. Across Monroe was a grocery store, back to back with Fessler’s

Restaurant and Pool Hall.

Some called it Wayne Road, others knew it as Washington Street. In any event, this was the “center of town” for many. For me, it was the center of the universe. To the east was De¬ troit; south, Romulus; west, Ypsi and Ann Arbor; and to the north, Plymouth and North- ville.

For almost 10 years, the old abandoned interurban freight station and waiting room stood on the south-east corner of Wayne Road. The little white frame house where Miss Var¬ ney lived was overshadowed by the freight station. This house and the lot next door was purchased by Leo’s Gift Store and a small cement block building that set way back from the sidewalk was built between Miss Varney’s home and the restaurant and barber shop next door. Don Commer ran his taxi business of a small shed under the big Oak tree on the “vacant” lot next door.

During the depression years, odd stunts, such as flag pole sitting, were proposed to attract attention. A platform was built in that old Oak tree, and a man by the name of Evans, I believe, accepted the

challenge to live for a time on that platform high up in the tree. Food and supplies were daily lifted up to him via a bas¬ ket. Many people vied for a vantage spot to see his happen around supper time. I some¬ times wonder what happened when it rained.

For a time, there was a su¬ permarket, a tool and die shop was in that building for a time, and before that, C. K. Miller ran a car dealership and car repair shop in the building that seemed to wrap itself around his very large home next door. Houses filled the rest of the block, to Second Street.

At the southeast comer of Second Street, Carpenter’s Ice Cream parlor made the biggest and tastiest malted milk shakes anywhere. There was a furniture store in that same building. The Walker’s lived next door. Seems there was a space between the Walker res¬ idence and the beauty shop. Chum’s do-nut shop was next to the beauty shop. Joe’s Tex¬ aco Station wrapped itself all the way around to meet Main Street on the south.

Wayne County maintained a very neat comfort station in the small triangle of land bet¬

ween Third, Michigan, and Main, where east-west bound traffic again came together. Fine old homes were on the south side of Main Street, (or was it Michigan Avenue for that block) to the City limits then at Fourth Street.

Fifty odd years of change to the south side of Michigan Ave¬ nue has left very little to re¬ mind us of what once was familiar to all of us. The two houses south of Michigan at Clark Street are still there. De¬ troit Edison still serves our community, but the building at Michigan Ave. and Biddle Street is long gone. Leo’s Jewe¬ lry and Gifts moved from the south side of the street to the north, and may be the oldest business in Wayne continually owned and operated by the same family. In spite of the many changes that have taken place, to me, it’s still “Great to Live in Wayne.”

Editors note: Known as “yer frendly old curmugeon,” writer Jim Doletzky, is a member of the Wayne Historical Commission, life member of the Wayne Histori¬ cal and Michigan Historical So¬ cieties, and an avid collector of historical facts related to the community in which he lives. Further articles will follow as time permits.

Letters

Continued from page A-6

pression seems inevitable.

You would think that people would have wised up by now.

Because, after all, we’ve been through this before. But, mem¬ ories are short, and the elites have a way of putting their own “spin” on events.

Like Mark Twain said: His¬ tory may not actually repeat it¬ self, but it does rhyme.

Walter Warren

Westland

Commons

problem

To the editor:

I applaud the manner in which residents of Victoria Commons at Belleville asked questions and expressed their concerns at the city council meeting of Oct. 6. These are major concerns and problems that would not exist had this project been andled properly throughout its existence.

I know many of the homes sold at Victoria Commons rep¬ resent first time home owners and the life-time savings of many retirees. At the meeting,

I got a hint of some “buck pass¬ ing” and bureaucratic red tape for some of the excuses offered for the present condition of this development. I do feel some progress was made to find out who is responsible for each problem addressed. My question is, who will be held accountable for these prob¬ lems? Who, in the end, will pay for the gross problems that ex¬ ist and the mistake made at the site? Not the home owners and not I as a taxpayer,

I would hope! We have paid enough!

All of these questions seem to go back to the original ques¬ tion, why did the city authorize $1.9 million in revenue bonds to help finance improvements to the site before any founda¬ tions were laid?

According to the news¬ papers back in 1994. This is the information reported.

• October 1994, Terry Stamper, Vice President of Crosswinds said they were going on land with an ex¬ tremely high water table, and they were only able to develop because of help from the city.

• Stamper said they would only be able to develop if they could bring in 250,000 cubic yards of dirt tq the location.

• November 1994, council authorized the sale of as much as $1.9 million in revenue bonds to finance improve¬ ments to a residential project. Crosswinds said the land is un¬ desirable as a construction site and money is needed to upgrade the property before foundations can be laid.

Due to the change in state laws concerning tax increment financing districts (TIFA) this project needed to have the bonds sold by December 31 or they would lose the TIFA money. _ _ _ _ _

• In a public hearing for a planning commission meeting on this project, the residents of Belleville were told by

stamper that they would spread 250,000 cubic yards of dirt over the property and raise its elevation. The land then would be able to support the homes, some of which would be bi-levels.

Was this 250,000 cubic yards of dirt ever brought in and spread over the parcel? If so, why did the developer exca¬ vate approximately 185,000 yards of dirt and then sell it back to the community?

Where is the money from the dirt the developer sold? After all the city did a lot of problems-a lot of questions. October 6 meeting was a good start to get some of these an¬ swers. Good for you!

Kay Atkins

Belleville

Thanks to Enterprise

To the editor:

Thank you, thank you, thank you for the wonderful article in your newspaper for the week of Oct. 9-Oct. 15. It was very flattering and it has done wonders for my morale and for South Middle School as a whole. I do work hard and I don’t expect praise, but it is certainly heart warming and very much appreciated when a person as articulate as your re¬ porter, Lori Gillespie, writes such a nice piece.

I may have won the award, but it was not without the help and support of students, par¬ ents, staff, administrators, ad building personnel and your newspaper! I really need to thank you all for your help. Stories written by reporters from your paper about activ¬ ities in my classroom were in- cluded with the teacher recommendations for the award. I am sure these were helpful in helping me win. Thanks!

Some of my goals this year were to see to it that South Middle School earns the credit it deserves for all the good things it accomplishes, write several grants and earn at least one of them, find my stu¬ dent’s talents and then push them to the limit to achieve their very best, involve parents and community in our educa¬ tion process, and keep my sci¬ ence classes up on the latest science research techniques by somehow getting a computer, printer and on line services for my classroom. I am happy to report that of the above, I have accomplished two and have made small pro¬ gress in the other three. The computer is on the way thanks to two grants and help from South and community backers like Fifth Avenue Hair, An¬ drews Drugs, Main Street Flowers and Erica’s Needle, and of course, The Belleville En¬ terprise.

I can’t tell you how many of my students from last year who have come back to congratu¬ late me and say that they saw in the Belleville Enterprise!

I am not alone; I can tell you stories about many of the won¬ derful teachers at South and all the extra time they put in to help the students here. There are several who have already been named teacher’s or para- pros of the year in their re¬

spective subject areas such as Geri Stosik and Kathy Kovack and Cheri Barnes to name a few. Also we have new teachers who are really pull¬ ing their weight and contribut¬ ing like no new teacher I have ever seen before. Their enthu¬ siasm is infectious and has given all of us a boost!

South Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state, and if I knew where go to put it up for an award, I certainly would because I think it could stand up as a

unique and innovative school. Its teachers and administra¬ tors, will try anything to see to it that' its students learn. The dedication to an increase in learning is demonstrated by everyone here including cooks, secretaries, custodians, and the bus drivers who get the students here safe and on time. Thanks to you all and of course, The Belleville Enter¬ prise, our hometown news¬ paper.

Kay Kurtz

Belleville

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Oct. 23, 1997

Thanks a Million

WEEKLY SYNDICATED COLUMN by PERCY ROSS

Millionaire Percy Ross is known for his philanthropic work. He offers help and encouragement for those in need. He has earned a fortune and a wealth of knowledge during his lifetime and wants to share both. His motto: “ He who gives while he lives... also knows where it goes. "

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Dear Ms. T.: I suppose your only form of ! protection will be a phone, quick fingers and a 1 level head should your ex-husband’s son decide ! to make good on his threat. I’ll send you the $300 ! Immediately, but I don’t feel the sense of closure ! I generally do after granting a request. Somehow, j I feel that society and the “system” have failed I you. May you live to prove me wrong.

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Dear Mr. Ross: We’re a poor but proud family. • My husband and I both work full-time, but different shifts, so at least one of us can be home with the kids. We have 7, ages 2 to 12 years old. Within the last 5 months we’ve been hit with eye glasses, a broken arm, failed transmission, backed up plumbing, and most recently, school clothes and supplies.

You can imagine my reaction when my 9 year old came home from school and informed me he needed a hearing aid-1 broke down and cried. We can’t possibly come up with $800 all at once. I pleaded my case to the audiologist and he said if we could pay half, we could make monthly payments with a finance charge on the balance. Great plan if we had the initial $400. I’m worried about my boy. He’s losing interest

in the world around him because of his poor hearing. I come to you with my heart in my hands. If you print this letter please change my city. My husband will be angry enough given the fact I wrote you, let alone a nation knowing our problems.

Mrs. A. G. ... The Courier, Ypsilanti, Ml

Dear Mrs. G.: I’m amazed at how a mother’s love for her child will cast false pride aside. If you had the hearing problem, you’d probably muddle through life with poor hearing until such time as you could afford a hearing aid, rather than write me.

I’m not faulting you-it’s more out of recognition and admiration that I send $400. And to allow your pride to stay intact, you can make payments on the other $400 due. Thanks for the opportunity to help, if even just a little.

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Dear Mr. Ross: My name is Sara and I’m 14 years old. My friends and I have started a band. We’re doing pretty well except for one thing-our drummer doesn’t have drums. Her parents won’t buy her the drum set and we have no way of raising $800. We atso think we look pretty pathetic using garbage cans in place of drums. I do hope you read this letter and give me a chance. My mom said that you would never give this much money to some kids "going through a stage.”

Miss S. M. ... Times-Leader, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Dear Miss M.: The uncanny thing about moth¬ ers is they are generally right. If you’re familiar with Pig Latin you’ll understand what I mean when I say, “Owaynay on the rumday etsay.” However, ear plugs can be had at a very reasonable price.

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Dear Mr. Ross: I’m awfully scared ever since my ex-husband’s son got out of jail. He threatened to kill me 5 years ago. He blames me for putting him in jail. I never did nothing to him but he’s a real mean sort- kind of crazy if you know what I mean. I work but I don’t have a phone. If I need to get hold of someone I use the pay phone about 3 blocks away. That won’t help me though if he comes after me with a gun or a knife. He’s likely to kill me before I could get any help. I’ll need $300 for a phone, deposit and the first 3 months service. By then he'll have either moved on or I'll be dead. Don’t mean to take a lot of your time. There’s probably others who are a lot more deserving.

Ms. J. T. ... The Herald, Albany, GA

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Wayne council candidates state views

By JENNY JOHNSON _ MCN Special Writer _

Wayne’s city council candi¬ dates were asked to respond to two questions, the first was an¬ swered in the Oct. 16 edition, and the second question and the candidate’s answers are listed this week.

Question: How can Wayne’s downtown be revitalized?

Answers as follows:

• Robert Boertje Some of our DDA money should be spent on hiring a professional con- sulant, someone who helps communities revitalize their downtown areas. Many com¬ munities have done this and I think it is time for Wayne to do the same. Past leadership within the city has tom down the old shops that today would have given us a better identity. A parking structure and a mini mall was built. For what? Both are under utilized. (We need) someone from the outside who can objectively look at our city’s needs and wants to give this community both a short andlong term plan. Where we could incorporate the expan¬ sion or relocation of both our police and fire stations.

• Norma Collop Have a cam¬ paign to promote new business to come into the city. Since Michigan Avenue will be an as¬ set once it is completed, place an ad in newspapers, maga¬ zines and the Wall Street Jour¬ nal encouraging small and franchise type businesses to re-locate into the city. Empha¬ sizing the accessibility to the airport, expressways, the revi talized community center, pool and the beautiful park behind city hall.

• Pam Dobrowolskl The

downtown area of Wayne can be revitalized by encouraging

diversified business develop¬ ment with aggressive advertis¬ ing, promotional literature and incentives to entice busi¬ nesses to locate in our city. Also, prudent use of the Down¬ town Development Fund to im- prove the aesthetic appearance of this area. A cur¬ rent example is the ongoing Streetscape Project.

• Abdul “Al” Haldous Current steps are being taken to revi¬ talize our downtown district. The first step is to create an environment that is attractive for business development. Since 1993, we have improved (immensely) our city land¬ scape to ensure that we make it an inviting place for busi¬ ness and citizens to live in a pleasant environment. This in¬ cludes the Aquatic Community Center. It is designed to meet the social and physical fitness needs of our citizens. The Se¬ nior Citizen Activity Center is designed to ensure that our parents and grandparents have a place in which they can socialize and have some pleas¬ ant experiences in their twi¬ light years. The city of Wayne Library houses the latest in ed¬ ucational materials and newly purchased computers that will help our city grow and prosper in the next millennium.

• Josephine Lentlne Revital¬ ization is an ongoing process with no quick fixes. Look around you to see where the city is headed: New and dy¬ namic businesses such as Wal¬ greens, Rex’s Restaurant, Ford Motor Company, Henrys Ser¬ vice Center, Northside Hard¬ ware, Wayne Sew-n-Vac, For Keep’s Sake, Palace Theatre and J ack Demmer Ford are ex- amples of revitalization in Wayne. A new library, senior center, aquatic center and re¬

paving of roads are examples of Wayne’s public participa¬ tion. Also citizen participation in religious organizations and service clubs remains dynamic and invaluable for our ongoing revitalization.

• Phil Palmer As I see it our downtown area can be revi¬ talized. The first thing we must do, is to get a major retailer to locate to our city. This would give our citizens a place to shop without leaving the city. People from the surrounding areas would then come to our city for their shopping needs and that would generate more business for the whole commu¬ nity. Our city has so much po¬ tential that is going to waste. We have to work harder to pro¬ mote our city, and get the word out is “Great to live in Wayne.”

• Rick Powell Through con¬ tinual business recruitment as we have been. We have a cou¬ ple franchise businesses com¬ ing into Wayne, as well as Arbor Drugs and Walgreens. These companies do extensive market studies prior to inves¬ ting into a location, and felt Wayne was a city progressing forward. Our own State Wayne Theatre has in excess of 2,000 people in attendance each month. Our concerts in Goudy Park gives great visibility to downtown by their attendance, which gives private business more confidence to invest here in Wayne.

• Shirley Powser Every elec¬ tion the paper asks the same question, if there was an easy answer to that question, don’t you think the present council would have the answer. I would be open to any and all suggestions. I think we should fully explore all options.

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Prybyla,

By AL POST MCN Staff Writer

Six incumbent Romulus council members, three each firom reputed different politi¬ cal camps, will be battling to hold on to their elected seats this Nov. 4.

They are being challenged by five other candidates.

The three considered in the camp fielded by current Mayor William Oakley are Michael Prybyla, William Crova and Mary Collins.

The trio most closely linked to former Mayor Beverly McAnally include Mayor pro tern Randy Gear, and Council members William Wadsworth and Deborah Romak.

The prime issues all agree on are opposition to the deep- well project, support for ex¬ panded commerce, industry and housing in Romulus.

They also favor stronger battles against Wayne County leaders, who have absorbed Romulus property in past years for expanded Detroit Metro Airport use, while offer¬ ing limited return to the citi¬ zens.

The following is a break¬ down on three candidates’ backgrounds and their politi¬ cal philosophies:

Michael Prybyla -a 56-year- old former Wayne County Health Department employee, who retired in 1994 and is now working part-time for North¬ west Airlines.

He has lived in Romulus for 31 years and graduated from Osborn High in Detroit and earned a B.S. degree in envi¬ ronmental health in 1966 at Ferris State College and later earned a master’s degree in Environmental Health Admin¬ istration in 1978 from the Uni¬ versity of Michigan.

Prybyla earned a place in Romulus history by finishing in a flat- footed tie with candi¬ date Mary Collins in 1993 and then earned election via a re¬ count effort in which he pulled an “elected” card out of a box.

He earned re-election in 1995 and is seeking a four-year term this year.

He has been a Romulus Ro¬ tary Club member since 1981 and has been active with the Michigan Environmental Health Association, Romulus Little Leagues (baseball and football) and was an Aquinas High School Board member.

His wife, Midge, also serves on the Romulus Beautification Committee.

Prybyla sees a “great poten¬ tial” for Romulus in the future since it already is making “great strides in improving residential development.”

He feels the growing part¬ nership between the city and Romulus School District will attract positive new residents and industries.

Prybyla feels he is a good listener, who seeks out the views of city residents before casting votes on important is¬ sues and proudly supports the city when dealing with outside forces.

William Crova— 50-year-old general manager of the Crova GMC Trucks Inc. firm on God¬ dard road, is a graduate of Ro¬ mulus High School and Cleary Business College.

Crova was first elected to the council two years ago and has served on the city’s Plan¬ ning Commission (was its chairman from 1991-95) and the Romulus Community School Finance Committee from 1993-95.

He has been a Romulus Ro¬ tary Club member since 1968 and has been active with the Senior Alliance Holiday Meals and the GMC Truck Professio¬ nal Sales Club.

Crova earlier served with the Michigan Air National Guard from 1966- 72.

His late father, Joseph Crova, served as Romulus Fire Chief from 1941- 72 and was a Romulus Township Police Of¬ ficer for 16 years.

Crova, a lifelong Romulus resident, feels the city should be operated like a business.

He is opposed to anything that would bring environmen¬ tal harm to Romulus (includ¬ ing the deepwell) and feels better lines of communication are needed with Wayne County on airport noise issues.

Crova hopes that the Tanger Corp. (who expect to bring an outlet mall to Romulus) could help to shape a positive com¬ mercial image for the city in the future.

Crova, Collins seek re-election to council

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William Crova

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The first term councilman also feels that building a bridge of partnership between the “city council and school district is important”

He also supports the cre¬ ation of a modem recreation facility in the near future.

Crova feels having the coun¬ cil work with the Oakley ad¬ ministration on needed road improvements has been an im¬ portant plus in the past two years.

He and his wife, Carol, have two adult children.

Mary Collins — a 64-year-old citizen activist turned council member is seeking her second term on the City Council.

Collins, who is a lifelong Ro¬ mulus resident, is employed as a senior clerk in the Wayne Treasurer’s office.

Collins for years was often the only private citizen (other than the press) to attend Ro¬ mulus Council meetings. In 1993 she had the dubious dis¬ tinction of losing her bid for a council seat, despite the fact she tied a successful opponent in votes. The winner was se¬ lected by a simple pull of an “elected” card out of a card¬ board box following a recount effort.

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In addition to being a long time critic of former adminis¬ trations, Collins has served on the city’s Beautification Com¬ mission, Cable Commission and Youth Assistance unit.

She is currently a parish council member at St. Aloysius Church of Romulus, having served as council president and St. Aloysius Festival Fi¬ nance Chairman for three years.

Collins said she is proud to be a part of the city’s turn

around in the past two years, since the election of Mayor William Oakley.

Some of those positive changes, Collins states, are: completion of the Vining road interchange at a fraction of the original cost to the citizens; a firm commit¬ ment from a large, well- known retail developer to establish a world class shopping center at that site, major and minor road repairs and planned re¬ placement and repairs of the

city’s water and sewer lines.

But the “best part is the new home development planned here and now,” Collins added “including many fine quality homes” so that others can put their roots down in Romulus.

Collins said she also “dreams of a recreation center that will make others look like small potatoes.” She states Ro¬ mulus needs more community parks where children and adults can play in safety.”

She concluded by saying “I

believe I have helped change both the image and the direc¬ tion of the city.”

Collins and her husband, Ronald, (a DPW employee) have seven children and six grandchildren.

She is a graduate of Ro¬ mulus High School and Detroit College of Business of Dear¬ born, where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1981.

She earned her assessor’s 1 certification in 1992.

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Marine Pvt. Chester J. Mazzoni, son of Rebecca and Chester J. Mazzoni Jr. of Sutten Drive, Canton, recently com¬ pleted basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Is¬ land, S.C.

He is a 1993 graduate of Salem High School of Plym¬ outh.

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Navy Midshipman Darrin S. Dau, son of Raymond F. and Patricia A. Dau of Weimer Drive, Belleville, recently completed six weeks of U.S. Naval Academy Indoctrina¬ tion (Plebe Summer) in An¬ napolis, Md.

He is a 1996 graduate of Be- Ueville High School.

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Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael J. Groh, of Trail Ridge, Brownstown, recently retired firom naval services after 20 years of service.

Groh most recently served at Naval Reserve Activity, Self¬ ridge Air National Guard Base, Mount Clemens.

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Marine Pfc. Sean P. Fineran, son of Christine A, Fineran of Wilderness Park Drive, West- land, recently reported for duty at Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C.

Navy Chief Petty Officer Ronald J. Bleau, son of Marvin A. and Lois J. Bleau of Inkster, recently returned from a six- month deployment to the Ara¬ bian Sea aboard the destroyer USS Thorn.

Bleau is one of more than 300 sailors aboard the ship, which departed its homeport of Norfolk, Va., in April.

Army Pvt. Andre M. Jamison has graduated from basic mili¬ tary training at Fort Sill, Law- ton, Oklahoma.

During the training, stu¬ dents received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military jus¬ tice, first aid, and Army history and traditions.

Jamison is the son of Venise J. Pattmos of Belleville.

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Army Pvt. Nichole L. Pawenski has entered basic military training at Fort Jack- son, Columbia, S.C.

Her husband, Christopher, is the son of Michael D. and Audrey M. Pawenski of Can¬ ton.

Air Force Cadet Laura M. Durham has been placed on the Dean’s List at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, for aca¬ demic excellence with a 3.0 or better grade point average at the end of the semester.

Durham is the daughter of Donald F. and Diane M. Du¬ rham of Baywood Blvd., Can¬ ton.

New board

members

chosen

Milton Mack of E & L Trans- | port has been elected presi- j dent of the Wayne Chamber of Commerce.

Vice president is Joan Dyer- Zinner of Michigan Community ; Newspapers and treasurer is | Patti Brand of the Wayne- I Westland School District.

New board members are Margo Dewey, city of Wayne; Lucille Smith, NBD Bank, and Lois VanStipdonk, director of the Wayne Public Library.

Computers i to be updated

The Social Security office, located at 2500 Hamlin Blvd., i Inkster, will be operating at limited capacity from Oct. 24 through Oct. 31. During this pe- • riod, a new computer system ! will be installed and office 1 staff will be trained.

People may handle their So¬ cial Security business by con- | tacting 1-800- 722-1213, or they may schedule an appointment for benefits by calling the toll- free 800 number.

Other offices which can be visited in the are located in Wyandotte, Livonia and Dear¬ born.

Full operations will resume at the Inkster office on Nov. 3.

Fire

safety

A group of pre-school pupils from St. Michael Lutheran Church in Canton (above) stand on the back of a fire truck with Sgt. Ken Arble. At the far right, Sgt. Arble shows the children the inside of a rescue vehicle, and firefighter Rick Paulun (right) ex¬ plains the fire hoses to young¬ sters. MCN photo by Joan Dyer-Zinner

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Michigan Community Newspapers

Josh Imler, a seventh grader at Franklin Middle School came to the rescue when he saw acting assistant principal Marsha Brown take a fall.

Franklin Middle School student helps principal

By JENNY JOHNSON MCN Staff Writer

Good kids do good deeds. Just ask Franklin Middle School acting assistant princi¬ pal Marsha Brown.

A couple of weeks ago she was leaving the cafeteria when she slipped in her high heels and fell. More embarrassed than hurt she quickly tried to get up.

But not before Josh Imler, a seventh grader rushed to her side and tried to help her up.

“He jumped out of his seat and came out into the hall and tried to help pick me up,” Brown said.

“He was genuinely con¬ cerned,” she said.

Imler even sought her out later in the day to make sure she was alright.

Brown said she was so im¬ pressed with Imler she wrote a letter home to his mother tell¬ ing her what her son did.

By JOAN DYER-ZINNER MCN Managing Editor

Can a teen from Perry, Mich¬ igan, (population 2,051) be¬ come a super model?

Tiffini Collins, 17, hopes so!

For those who aren’t ac¬ quainted with the town of Perry, where Tiffini attends the local high school, it is lo¬ cated east of Haslett, near Mor- rice and southwest of SJiiawasseetown - not far from Lansing.

< Despite being from a town off the beaten path, Tiffini re¬ cently was selected as one of 10 finalists in the 1997 YMI Cover Girl Cosmetic Model Search.

“I saw the application in the YM magazine and sent in my pictures and essay,” Tiffini said. “I’ve done some modeling work at the mall and in a cou¬ ple of shows, and I thought I’d give the contest a try.”

She spent four all-expenses paid days in New York, experi¬ encing the life of a model, tak¬ ing part in a round of photo sessions and seeing the sights of the Big Apple. She rubbed shoulders with Cover Girl models Tyra Banks and Sarah Thomas who attended the awards luncheon at which Anne Marie Kortright Mar¬ tinez was named the winner in the Model Search.

Tiffini is featured in the No¬ vember issue of YM (Young and Modem) magazine, where she is quoted as saying she wants “to go skydiving and bungee jumping.” Her goal, she told the interviewer, is to become an equine veterinarian.

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He was genuinely concerned.

> Marsha Brown

“This is the kind of thing we all hope our kids would do. So often we don’t take the time to report on the nice things kids do,” she said.

Brown said Imler is repre¬ sentative of the students at Franklin.

“They are all very respect¬ ful and nice,”

But Josh was the only one to come to her rescue. He was sit¬ ting about 10 feet from where she fell.

“Everyone else walked past her,” Imler said.

Even though Brown will leave Franklin soon when a permanent assistant principal is found, Josh is probably one student she won’t forget.

Tiffini Collins

“New York was a lot of fun. There were girls from all over the country. My roommate was from Staten Island, N.Y., and we still keep in touch,” Tiffini said.

Tiffini enjoyed having her hair and nails done and said she was glad that they stylist kept her natural look - no wild hairdo.

Among the places she vis¬ ited in New York were the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building, Fifth Avenue shops, a designer’s studio and the Hard Rock Cafe.

“We had to stay upstairs at the Hard Rock, but it was fun anyway,” Tiffini said.

“The trip was wonderful. It gave me a chance to see what a model’s life is like, and now I’ve had a taste of it,” she said. “I know modeling is a difficult career to get into, especially in Michigan, but I’d like to try.”

State teen chosen in model search

Safety is important for trick-or-treaters

Halloween can be great fun, but it can also be one of the most dangerous nights of the year.

Parents or care givers should accompany children, especially young ones, on their trick-or-treat rounds, accord¬ ing to Oakwood’s Keep Kids Safe team.

Following are a few simple safety tips that can make all the difference:

• Your child should know his/her phone number and ad¬ dress.

• Set a predetermined course/route in areas that they are familiar with.

• Instruct children never to enter the home/apartment of someone they don’t know and to only approach homes that have a porch or outside light on.

• Set a specific time for trick-or-treaters to return home and instruct them not to sample any treats before you

Photographer Lori Gillespie found this Halloween witch up a tree.

have inspected them. (Some police departments set up candy inspection stations on Halloween)

• When you inspect the treats be sure they have not been tampered with and are

safely sealed. Be careful with fruit as punctures and holes can be missed.

• To prevent falls, apply face paint or make-up on the child, rather than a mask which can obstruct vision.

• If you allow a mask, be sure it fits securely an that you cut eye holes large enough for full vision. Also make sure the costumes don’t slip over the eye.

• Remind children to stay on sidewalks rather than to cut through yards. Hidden hazards (lawn ornaments, clotheslines, etc.) can cause injury.

When trick-or-treating, chil¬ dren often hurry to visit as many houses as possible. They often dart out between parked cars. Running out into the street accounts for most of the pedestrian fatalities among children, 14 and younger. To avoid this danger, have each child carry a flashlight, use costumes with light or bright

colors and decorate them with reflective tape. Remind young¬ sters to stop at all street cor¬ ners and look left, right and left again before crossing.

Motorists should be re¬ minded to slow down in resi¬ dential areas, to obey all traffic signals and signs, to watch for children and to dis¬ charge their passengers on the curb side rather than the street.

Burns and fires are the third leading cause of uninten¬ tional injury- related death to children. When choosing a child’s costume, be sure to look for flame-resistant fabrics, masks and wigs. If making the costume, use fire resistant ma¬ terials.

By following these rules, Halloween can be a real “treat” for everyone.

Halloween rules are pro¬ vided by the Keep Kids Safe program a part of the Oakwood Healthcare System.

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Golf items on sale

On Oct. 24 through 26, Gi¬ braltar Trade Center will fea¬ ture golf items for sale.

Pro shops are closing out their inventories and supply¬ ing the Golf Inventory Dump Show with golf balls, clubs, bags, apparel, shoes, vacation packages, driving nets and cus¬ tomized clubs.

Gibraltar Trade Center, near 1-7 on Eureka Road, is open on Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Antiques

appraised

Are you wondering how much grandma’s fruit bowl is worth, or the value of an an¬ tique clock that you bought at a flea market?

On Saturday, Oct. 25, bet¬ ween 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the value of items can be ap¬ praised at Sanders Auction Gallery, 35118 West Michigan Avenue in Wayne.

Cost is $3 for one item and $5 for two items.

The Antique Appraisal Clinic is co-sponsored by Sanders Antiques and the Wayne Chamber of Commerce.

Photo policy reported

Reunions listed

Wayne Memorial High School, Class of 1967, planning its 30 year reunion Nov. 29. Further information call Ed Ronco at 313-284-40070.

Sacred Heart Alumni of Sa¬ cred Heart School of Detroit is planning an all class reunion for Sacred Heart and St. Peter Claver students. A cabaret dance is slataed for Oct. 18 with a reunion mass on Oct. 19. For further information call 313-526-6355 or 862-2064.

Belleville High School Classes of 1981, 82 and 83 has extended its 15 year reunion. A limited number of $20 tickets for activities after din¬ ner are still available. For fur¬ ther information call 416- 9666, 699-5040 or 699-5853.

Plymouth Canton and Plym¬ outh Salem Class of 1987-Ten year reunion at the Novi Hilton on Nov. 1, 1997. Call the Reunion Works at 313-397-8766.

Romulus High Class of 1977-20th year reunion-dinner dance being held at Hilton Suites in Romulus, 8600 Wick¬ ham road. Saturday Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $48 per per¬ son. For more information call Terrie Holmes at 313-955-9975 and Cathey (Fyfe) Dimco 313-291 0412.

Highland Park High Class of

1947--January and June classes. Looking for graduates or their friends to contact. Call Dan Benyas at 1-810-737-1983 or 1-888-456-1947

Detroit Western High Janu¬ ary and June classes of 1942- are preparing for a 55th year reunion on Oct. 19 at the Lakes of Taylor Golf Club in Taylor. For more details call Simon Hachigian at 313-565- 4997 or Pat (Tupancy) Jackson at 313-274-6113.

Detroit Western High class of 1949 is planning its 50th reu¬ nion. Contact George Donoian at 313-274-3214 with your cur¬ rent address.

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Oct. 23, 1997

Serving the Metropolitan Area

A weekly guide to the Arts, Entertainment and Dining

Places to go, things to do

afternoon host Paul Christy.

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Free dinner - Bob’s pick of the week is to buy one dinner at regular price and get one of equal or lesser value free at Kicker’s All- American Grill (home of Joey’s Comedy Club and NFL kicker Pete Stoinawitch). Steak and crab, barbecued ribs, pork chops, seafood pasta or pizza plus comedy sports and dancing!

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AM 1310, the new home of Bob Hines, several former WJR and top radio personalities. Before the world’s oldest teen¬ ager, Bob Harris, pipes in, - yes, I had a little am transistor radio and I used to listen to KNRN Keener 13 when I was a kid, the same spot on the dial now used by WYUR and I am old enough to remember KNR’s Scott Reagen, Rodney the Rodent and current WYUR

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From a one-night trick-or- treat event, Halloween has ! grown to a month- long festival of thrill and chills plus many outdoor fall events and activ¬ ities.

Here’s what is scheduled so far

• The 10th annual Haunted Theatre continues through Halloween at the Palace The¬ atre, 35164 West Michigan Ave., Wayne. Proceeds of the event will go to the theater restora¬ tion fund. Call 728-SHOW for information.

• Nightmare on Orchard Lake - Farmington Area Jay- cees sponsor a Haunted House on Oct. 23-26 and 30-31 at Or¬ chard Lake Road, south of 14 Mile Road, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday and Sunday and 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday and Satur-i day. Admission $5. Friendly; Monster Matinee at 1- 3 p.m. Oct 25.

• Wayne County Parks, 1 to 3 p.m. Oct 25, Halloween Festi¬ val ‘97 at Hines Park/Nankin Mills Picnic Area, spook-free fun for ages 12 and younger. Comedy, magic and juggling by. Ben Spitzer and music, puppe-; try and story telling by Maureen Schiffman. Call'. Wayne County Park at 261- 1990.

• Ypsilanti -- Downtown Trick-or-Treat from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct 31.

• Westland - Oct. 23, 24 and 25, Halloween Walk at Central; City Park and 2nd Annual Boo’ Bash (date to be announced)/

• Lake Erie Metropark - Out of the Muck: Scary Stories from the Marsh at 2 p.m. Oct.

I 26. Pre-registration is re¬ quired. Call 1-800-477-3189.

• Kensington Metropark - Halloween Naturally for ages 1-4 on Oct. 24; Halloween Hoopla, from 1 to 5 p.m. Oct 25; Great Pumpkin Craft Fun at 2 p.m. Oct 26. Call 248-685-0603 or 1-800-477-3178 for informa¬ tion and registration.

• Van Buren Township ~ Haunted Forest in Van Buren Park, open 7:30 to 10 p.m. Oct 25-26, $5 for Adults and $3 for children, 11 and younger. Trick or Treat at township hall at 7 p.m. Oct. 30.

• Belleville — Belleville High School Halloween Con¬ cert, 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. Oct. 30, and Trick or Treat in down¬ town Belleville from 5 to 7 p.m, Oct. 31.

• Genitti’s One Very Scary Night - Reservations taken fof Oct 25 and 31 and Nov. 1 at 11:30 a.m. Tickets $9.65 for chidlren and $11.65 for adults.

• Blarney Bay Pub (for adults), Halloween Party on Oct. 31.

• Madonna University Ninth Annual Halloween Haunt from 1 to 5 p.m. Oct 26

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• Police officers from depart¬ ments in Canton Township, Van Buren Township, Dear¬ born, Ann Arbor, Port Huron, and other areas around Michi¬ gan, lined up on the roof of a building. Their objective: to scale down the side of the seven-story building.

This marked the culmina¬ tion of three weeks of intense training in the Special Weapons and Tactics school, which was recently taught in Canton Township.

“(The training) gives offi¬ cers more confidence han¬ dling their weapons in a stressful or critical situation,” said Lieutenant John Sherman of the Northville Public Safety Department. “They are able to assist the shift commander in dealing with a barricaded gun¬ man. In fact, they will probably have more training than their supervisor. This is a great as¬ set in helping to deploy per¬

Officers from Canton and Van Buren townships (above) train with officers from several other depart¬ ments during the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) training. At the far right a SWAT officer repels down a seven-story building. MCN photo by Lori Gillespie

sonnel, and they can help hold down a situation until the ar¬ rival of the SWAT team.”

Lt. Sherman was hand¬ picked to be an instructor at the school after completing the class in 1983, becoming certi¬ fied the following year.

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repelling, assault procedures, building searches, dynamic¬ building entries, hostage nego¬ tiations, barricaded gunman situations, diversionary de¬ vices, and other exercises.

“With the stress we put on them, if they can’t think on their feet, or get confused in a critical situation, it can be identified quickly,” Sherman said. “This way, their home

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Griffin seeks re-election

Westland Councilman Charles Travis Griffin believes the two major issues facing the council are the expansion of advanced life supports to all four fire stations and main¬ taining a.stable economic base for the city.

“Maintaining a stable eco¬ nomic base with a balanced budget will ensure taht cur¬ rent city services can be main- tained, improved and enhanced. It is my belief that we have adequate city services and we should fine tune those before we institute new ser¬ vices that will cost our citizens additional tax dollars,” Griffin said.

Griffin, 57, a graduate of Roosevelt High School in Yp- silanti, received a bachelor of science degree from Eastern Michigan University and a master of arts degree from EMU. He taught in the Dear¬ born Heights District for eight years before his employment with the Michigan Education Association. Griffin served as mayor of Westland from 1986 to 1990, was elected to the Wayne- Westland Schol Board for a four-year term and served on the Westland City Council for 14 years. He was chairperson of the Conference of Western Wayne for three terms.

Griffin is past president of the League of Westland Voters, past member of the Westland J aycees and is a member of the 15th Congressional Demo¬ cratic Party.

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LeBlanc seeks to end TIFA

Richard LeBlanc, candidate for re-election to the Westland City Council, see maintenance and improvement of basic ser¬ vices and disbanding the TIFA as the two major issues in the city.

“Maintenance, improve¬ ment and efficiency of basic services to residents, includ¬ ing public safety, DPS issues and responsiveness to citizens while staying within the con¬ fines of a balanced budget,” said LeBlanc. “Disbanding the Tax Increment Financing Au¬ thority (TIFA) would return tax dollars to the general fund for use on city-wide improve- . ments to infrastructure, roads,

public safety and more.”

LeBlanc is a graduate of John Glenn High School, Schoolcraft College and Con¬ cordia College in Ann Arbor where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in Huron Re¬ sources Administration. He is currently employed by Ford Motor Co.

He and his wife are the par¬ ents of two sons, 17 and 15.

In addition to his service on the Westland Council, he was a trustee of the Wayne-Westland School District, representative of the Nankin Transit Commis¬ sion and was appointed to the Michigan Municipal League Committee.

His community service in¬ cludes the Westland Library Board, Wetland Goodfellows, Wayne Cable Commission, Westland Historical Commis¬ sion and assistant/advisor of the Canton Police Explorers.

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The two top priorities for Westland Councilwoman Sandra Cicirelli are to main- 1 tain and increase public safety ■ and to provide cable television choices for residents.

“Dependable and effective police and fire services are es- y sential in keeping Westland a safe city. I support the expan- ' sion of ALS and medical ser- ^ vices to all our fire stations. J* And I support community poli¬ cing for all our neighbor¬ hoods,” said Cicerelli. “Providing residents with choices in cable services will stimulate competition and im¬ prove cable services and rates.”

Cicirelli is currently serving as president of the Westland City Council and serves on the Zoning Board of Appeals. She was elected to the City Council - for two terms.

She is a graduate of Garden • City West High School, Henry . Ford Community College, the University of Michigan- Dearborn and Wayne State Law School. She is an attorney and teacher.

Cicirelli is the parent of two adult children.

She is a member of the Westland Business & Profes¬ sional Women, Chamber of Commerce and a former mem¬ ber of the YMCA Board of Di¬ rectors. Cicirelli is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Michigan Trial Lawyers Asso¬ ciation and Wayne County Family Law Bar Association.

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Youth programs are priority

One of Westland council candidate Dennis LeMaitre’s , primary goals is the develop¬ ment of youth programs.

When questioned on the two issues he feels are top priori¬ ties, LeMaitre responded, “De¬ velop youth programs, -* organized sports and recre- - ation plus summer camps in all of our parks.”

His second priority is fiscal responsibility.

“Stop giving away our tax dollars to private developers, develop a long-range financial plan and get our pension sys¬ tem under control,” he said.

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SCARY STORY TIME Noted story teller Linda Day will visit the Romulus Public Library for a scary story time at 7 p.m. Oct. 29. The free entertainment will include scary and hu¬ morous stories and others that teach youth a lesson. The pro¬ gram is sponsored by the Ro¬ mulus Friends of the Library.

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and 11 a.m. the following. Cost is $5, children under 10 are free. For further information call 1-800-888-9487.

CERTIFIED SITTER CLASS A certified baby sitter class for 11 to 15-year-olds will be held at Romulus High School on Wayne road (across from the McDonald’s Restaurant) from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 28. Cost is $30 at pre-registration. Instruction

includes CPR, feeding, bathing activities and discipline. Class is sponsored by the Oakwood Healthcare System. For more information call 313-941-0610.

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RUN Class on healthy eating for those with busy schedules is slated for 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 28 at Romulus High School on Wayne road. Cost is $12 at pre¬ registration. For further infor¬ mation call 313-941-0610.

SINGERS SOUGHT Talented singers and actors are now be¬ ing sought for the spring pro- duction of “Godspell” . Auditions will begin at 1 p.m. Oct. 25 at St. Mary Catholic Church at westbound Michi¬ gan Avenue and Third Street in Wayne. Lead roles as well as supporting cast members are being sought for the produc¬ tion that will be offered in June 1998. For more informa¬ tion call Dr. Richard Schnei¬ der at 729-2266.

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fall Wayne-Westland YMCA pool swimming classes will be¬ gin Oct. 27 and continue through Dec. 13. Classes are of¬ fered for all ages and skill levels. Register by calling 721-7044. The YMCA is located at 827 S. Wayne Road in West- land.

RUMMAGE SALE A sale will open at 9 a.m. Oct. 25 at the YWCA of Western Wayne County, located at 26279 Michi¬ gan Avenue, between Beech Daly and John Daly in Inkster. Sale items can be donated to¬ day or tomorrow between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Do¬ nation receipts will be pro¬ vided.

ARTS, CRAFTS BOUTIQUE

Arts and crafts of all kinds will be on sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 8 at SS. Simon and Jude Church at 32500 Palmer Road, Westland. There also will be a raffle every hour and a bake sale. Admission is free.

SINGLE, MINGLE DANCE A dance for singles is slated from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Oct. 25 at the Bonnie Brook Country Club, Telegraph road, south of 8 Mile Road in Redford. Ages are 21 and over. Cost is $4. Please no wearing of jeans. Dances are open from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. every Sunday at the same loca¬ tion. For more information call 313-842- 0443.

LIVING WITH DIABETES Learning to live with diabetes and its long-term complica¬ tions will be outlined in a six week series called “Life with Diabetes Thursday evenings from tonight through Dec. 4 at the Oakwood Healthcare Cen¬ ter of Westland at 2345 Merri- man Road. The cost is $30.

A PILGRIM CHRISTMAS Fifty one years of tradition will be offered at the First Congrega¬ tional Church of Wayne from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7. Lunches will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Among the items offered for sale will be aprons, country store items, candies, attic treasures, men’s bou¬ tique, books, tree and Christmas decorations and wreaths.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

The St. Anthony Catholic Church Ladies Guild of Be¬ lleville invites the public to their 11th annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 22. A soup and sandwich lunch will be of¬ fered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. To obtain table space or seek fur¬ ther information call 697-8822 after 5 p.m.

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JOB DRUG ABUSE A class that teaches persons to help identify behavior of drug and alcohol abusers is available from 8:30-11:30 a.m. on Oct. 28 at the Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center of Dearborn (18101 Oakwood blvd. in Dear¬ born). Cost is $25 and pre¬ registration is required. Fur- ther information call 1-800-262-5966.

SPORTS CARD SHOW A se¬ ries of sports card shows are slated for 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Nov. 1 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 2 at the Gibraltar Trade Center in Taylor. For further informa¬ tion call 313-287-2000.

WOMEN’S WEEKEND RE¬ TREAT THE FIRST ANNUAL CHRISTIAN WOMAN’S Ad¬ vance retreat will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus. The “It’s Harvest Time” session will continue from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 1. Cost is $75 before Oct. 27 and $85 on-site. For fur¬ ther information call 485- 3549.

WINTER ART FAIR The 24th annual Ann Arbor Winter Art Fair will be held on Oct. 24 and 25th at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline road. Events be¬ gin at 10 a.m. the opening day

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Hunting is as important to agriculture as the plow is.

- Richard Nelson

What’s h@t in fall travel?

The winter season will soon be upon us and Michi¬ gan travelers will prepare to escape the frigid cold of the season for warmer cli¬ mates.

Included in vacation des¬ tinations this year for “snow birds” are Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and Nassau, Bahamas.

• Puerto Vallarta - Lo¬ cated on the Pacific Coast of Mexico is the second most popular beach resort next to Cancun. Located in the northwest corner of the state of Jalisco, this small city blends both tranquility and the enchantment of a small Mexican Pueblo. Visi¬ tors enjoy its unique archi¬ tectural style highlighted with cobblestone streets and white stucco houses.

• Nassau -- It’s time to take another look at Nassau, Bahamas. Recent years have seen extensive renova¬ tions and vast infrastruc¬ tural improvements. The spirited city of Nassau of¬ fers visitors a colonial Old World charm as well as spectacular beaches and turquoise waters. The Bahamas is famous for its dazzling casinos, variety of land and water sports, inter¬ national cuisine and duty¬ free shopping.

One day shopping trips are popular for those who like to shop in a different area.

Stories reflect author’s feminist views

so I read about black women and women of other cultures to identify with the characters.”

Castillo writes about strong women, like herself and wo¬ men of her acquaintance, and has difficulty understanding overly dependent woman.

“One of my childhood friends who has been married for 20 years told me she doesn’t know how to pay bills. It was difficult to believe,”

Castillo said. “My mother worked in a factory, but she knew how to manage money and she knew how to go about buying a home.”

She noted that women’s de¬ pendency is a legacy of sexism, which she sees as a lessening influence today.

“You don’t see as much con¬ descending behavior toward women,” she said.

One of the most intriguing stories in her book is Christmas Story of the Golden Cockroach.

“It’s everyone’s dream to strike it rich - to win the lot¬ tery,” said Castillo. “In this story, it’s a golden cockroach that is thought to bring riches.”

The tale ends sadly, when the family who has pinned its hope of riches on breeding golden cockroaches have their dreams destroyed by the exter¬ minators hired by the land¬ lord.

Two of her stories are only one-page long, but, nonethe¬ less A Kiss Errant and Mother’s Wish are complete stories.

My choice of the best short story in the book would be Who Was Juana Gallo , a tale of a rev¬ olutionist who became a leg¬ end and then, as a old woman, became the object of ridicule and taunting.

Readers will sense the po¬ etry in Castillo’s prose. As a re¬ sult of her background in writing poetry, Castillo is keenly aware of each word that she uses and selects them carefully - and sparingly.

“As a poet, I pay more atten¬ tion to words,” she said.

She has published four books of poetry, Otro Canto , The Invitation, Women are Not Roses and My Father Was a Toltec.

She has written three novels, The Mixquiahuala Let¬ ters, Sapogonia and So Far From God plus two non-fiction books, Massacre of the Dreamers and Essays on Xicanisma.

The best comment on Cast¬ illo’s latest book was made by the Chicago Sun Times which noted “when Castillo writes about love, she reminds you of how much it matters.” Try as I might, I can’t top that!

The book is on sale at area bookstores for $11.95.

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• 10th annual New York City Day Trip: Enjoy Manhat¬ tan at the height of holiday glamour with incredible window displays, holiday skaters at Rockefeller Cen¬ ter and the aroma of chest¬ nuts roasting at every comer. HMHF’s New York day trips depart from De¬ troit on Nov. 19, Dec. 3 and 10, and from Flint on Nov. 30, Dec. 2, 5 and 6.

• 4th annual Mall of Amer¬ ica Day Trip: Shoppers will discover the world’s pre- mierq retail and entertain¬ ment complex at Mall of America, the world’s largest mall in Minneapolis, Minn. Day trips depart from De¬ troit on Dec. 2 and 9 and from Flint on Nov. 29, Dec. 1, 3, 4 and 7.

Information on HMHF Fun Vacations can be ob¬ tained from any local travel agent.

What’s hot in films?

To get into the spirit of Halloween, see:

I Know What You Did Last Summer, Kiss the Girls and Devil’s Advocate. All three rated R.

For the kids, see:

Fairy Tale: A True Story about a family’s unexpected encounter with fairies in 1917 England. Rated PG.

For romantics, see:

Washington Square with Jennifer Jason Leigh, Al¬ bert Finney and Ben Chap¬ lin. It’s the story of an awkward young rich woman who is caught between an over-protective father and a penniless suitor. Rated PG.

If you missed them the first time around, see:

Con Air, Hercules and Nothing to Lose all in return engagements.

Ana Castillo writes about love in many forms. MCN photo by Joan Dyer- Zinner

When one talks to author Ana Castillo, it is easy to pic¬ ture her as a character in the short stories included in her new book, Loverboys, pub¬ lished by Plume.

The women in her stories are capable, independent wo¬ men, and even those who have come upon hard times are sur¬ vivors, and the reader knows that they’ll endure the tempor¬ ary bad times to emerge stron¬ ger and more able to deal with life in the future.

“It’s not too far-fetched to say that there is a bit of me in the stories,” Castillo said on a recent visit to Wayne. “My writ¬ ings reflect my feminist poli¬ tics.”

She considers herself fortu¬ nate to have grown up in Chi¬ cago in an area with a large Latin American population and a strong ethnic presence. The characters in her book are Central and South American, Cuban and Puerto Rican, and their stories, while reflecting a Latin American flavor, are uni¬ versal.

“It’s a positive thing for a brown woman to see herself in a book,” she said. “When I was growing up, most of the her¬ oines of books weren’t like me,

Book takes look into mom’s kitchen

By JOAN DYER-ZINNER MCN Managing Editor

In her book, Miriam’s Kitchen: A Memoir, Elizabeth Ehrlich reminisces about her childhood and her heritage through the lessons she learned in her mother-in-law’s kitchen.

Ehrlich grew up in Detroit, but Brooklyn where her family first settled when they arrived in the U.S., was considered the family’s “home,” where holi¬ days and important events were observed. Area readers will find only scant mention of Detroit in the book.

In the book, Erlich de¬ scribes her journey from am¬ bivalent “ethnic” Jew to a woman who brings observance and tradition into her home. For years she had tried to find herself’’ and then worked to build a successful career in journalism. In the meantime, she forgot and de¬ valued the lessons and tradi¬ tions of her immigrant grandparents.

“I forgot the dignity my

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I forgot the dignity my grandparents had, that comes with the connection to something larger than everyday life. It came back to me when I became a mother.

- Elizabeth Ehrlich

grandparents had, that comes with the connection to some¬ thing larger than everyday life. It came back to me when I be¬ came a mother. I wondered what to teach my children. I wanted to build a floor under my children, and to live on it, too,” she said.

So began the pilgrimages to her mother-in-law’s kitchen, where she carries on the tradi¬ tions she learned in her village in Poland.

Her mother-in-law, Miriam, was a Holocaust survivor who came to New York from Israel in the 1960s.

As Miriam cooks, Ehrlich learns not only how to make chopped liver and apple cake,

but is imbued with the past and traditions that allowed Miriam to rebuild a life with dignity and meaning.

Recipes for traditional Jew¬ ish foods are interspersed with the memoirs. Readers can find recipes for Miriam’s Potato Latkes, gefilte fish and cheese cake, while they receive in¬ sights about the religious ob¬ servances and history of Elizabeth Erhlich’s family.

Although the book will be of particular interest to Jewish readers, there are insights for others who may wish to broaden their knowledge of other cultures plus some inter¬ esting recipes for the collector.

The book, published by Vi¬ king, is available for $24.95.

First-hand experiences

Author relates deer tales in latest book, ‘Heart and Blood’

By LORI GILLESPIE MCN Staff Writer

In three years spent travel¬ ing the country studying deer, author Richard Nelson was witness to many events not normally viewed by humans.

“I watched a fawn being bom,” Nelson said of one of his favorite memories. “I stood there for about four hours. I saw the doe, and watched her for 20 minutes and she went into labor. I watched her give birth, and then I spent several hours watching her and the fawn. Sometimes I was within five feet. I could hear the fawn suckling. The deer was so small, it was about the size of a cat.”

He compiled his observa¬ tions into his latest book, Heart and Blood : Living with Deer in America.

“The title represents two as¬ pects of our connection to deer,” Nelson said. “It is an an¬ imal we love and appreciate. That is the heart. Everyone has a blood relationship with deer, whether you are a hunter or are indirectly related by the food you eat”

He explained that deer do tremendous damage to crops in most agricultural areas of this continent. Whether you believe it or not, hunting is a vital part of agriculture for this reason, Nelson claims.

“Hunting is as important to agriculture as the plow is,” he said. “It is the only practical way to control the number of deer and keep them from de¬ vouring the crops.”

There are three different types of deer living throughout the country. The mule deer, which is described as hefty and strong, is found along the west coast, from California to Alaska. The blacktail resem¬ bles the mule deer, but is smaller, with a stockier build. This deer is found from Wyo¬ ming to California, and from Canada to Mexico. The most numerous of all the deer is the whitetail, which is described as being lean and graceful. The whitetail is found through¬ out the country, and into Can- ada, Mexico, and South America.

According to Nelson, Texas has the largest population of deer, with Michigan following closely in second. According to Nelson, deer can double their population in two years. Hunters only take a small per¬ centage, and their natural

predators, wolves and wild¬ cats, take an even smaller nu¬ mber.

“Deer are foolish about cars,” he explained. “As their population has grown, the nu¬ mber killed by cars has grown. In Wisconsin, 35 years ago, 400 were reported killed. Now, there are between 35,000 and 50,000 killed on the roads. There are between 500,000 and 1 million killed in the country every year.”

Nelson encourages anyone interested in nature to seek out these timid animals, but he advises that you have to be very patient. In observing wild deer, you have to move slower and more quiet than you could ever imagine. Nelson also be¬ lieves that we are not the only ones doing the watching.

“Deer are watching us,” he said. “I think they are as inter¬ ested in us as we are in them. They are so successful in living with us. They must be looking at us, trying to figure us out. They must know a lot about us.”

Heart and BloocL Living with

Author Richard Nelson is a cultural anthropoligist who has written several book. MCN Special Photo

Deer in America takes readers on a journey into the world of the deer through a series of stories. The book is 389 pages, with black and white photos at the beginning of each chapter.

“I’m insatiable when it comes to deer,” Nelson said. “With all of the years I spent

on the book, I’m still so fasci¬ nated with them. I would choose to go out and look for deer. I don’t intend to stop writing about them either. This book appeals to anyone inter¬ ested in the way deer live, re¬ gardless of what you think about hunting or anti- hunt¬ ing.”

Oct. 23, 1997

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Candidates

Continued from page B-4

LeMaitre, a business owner, received the Westland Busi¬ ness Person of the Year award in 1993 and the First Citizen Award in 1995.

He and his wife, Cindy, are the parents of three children, 12, 6 and 5.

LeMaitre, 39, is a graduate of Thurston High School, and has resided in Westland for 17 years.

Scoff plans to improve services

Improving basic city ser¬ vices is one of Sharon Scott’s priorities.

The lifelong Westland resi¬ dent would like to see services improve plus a recycling edu¬ cation program.

Scott also wants “Advanced Life Support at all four fire stations and community polic¬ ing in all neighborhoods.”

She served on the Wayne- Westland Board of Education from 1982 to 1991 and on the

Election for mayor, council slated

The polls in Westland will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 4.

Voters will select a mayor and fill four council seats.

Polling places are: Pre¬ cincts 1 and 19, Madison School; 2 and 32, Kettering School; 3 and 7, Stottlemyer School; 4, Ford Jr. High; 5 and 29, Edison School; 6, Adams Jr. High; 8, Patchin School; 9, Jefferson School; 10, Lincoln School; 11 and 23, Elliott School; 12, 25 and 35, Whittier School; 13 and 18, Schweitzer School, 14, Marshall Jr. High; 15 and 41, Greenwood Villa; 16,

Holiday Park; 17 and 37, Graham School; 20, Wildwood School; 21, Lowell Jr. High; 22, Westland Meadows; 24, Lu- thern High; 26 and 33 Hamilton School, 27, Perrinville School; 28, Church of Christ-Annapolis Park; 30 and 31, Hayes School; 36, Nankin Mills School; 34 and 38 Dyer Center, Senior Wing;

39, Landings Apartment, and

40, Divine Savior parish.

Every qualified voter in line

at the hour prescribed for the closing shall be allowed to vote.

Voting sites are wheelchair accessible.

Mehl vies for mayor’s post

Former Westland council¬ man Kenneth Mehl is seeking the mayoral post in the No¬ vember election.

Mehl, 51, is the parent of two adult children. He has resided in Westland for 28 years.

He is a graduate of Chadsey High School in Detroit and earned a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering at Lawrence Institute of Technol¬ ogy. He served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1969 and earned a Bronze Star for valor. He also was awarded the GM Mark of Excellence for com¬ munity service.

His service includes six years on the Westland Plan¬ ning Commission, past mem¬ bership in the Westland Youth Dad’s Club. Currently, he is a member of the Westland Festi¬ val Committee on which he has

Kenneth Mehl

served as president and chair¬ man.

Mehl believes a financial long-term plan must be put in place, and also feels that youth programs must be improved.

Thomas seeks re-election

Incumbent Mayor Robert J. Thomas is seeking re-election in November.

He is a 1968 graduate of Wayne Memorial High School and a former city employee in the Water & Sewer Depart¬ ment and a past president of

the AFSCME Local 1602.

Thomas, a longtime West- land resident, is the father of two adult children.

Editor’s note: Thomas did not submit his candidate question¬ naire for publication.

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By JENNY JOHNSON MCN Special Writer

Sharon Scott

Westland City Council from 1991 to the present. She re¬ ceived the Westland Citizen of the Year award in 1991.

“My community service isn’t about politics. It’s about peo¬ ple,” said Scott.

She and her husband, re¬ tired Westland fire chief Ted Scott, are the parents of three adult children. He is currently the chairman of the Wayne County Community College board.

Mary Rose Cartwright and a group from Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Westland will participate in national Make a Difference Day on Oct. 25.

This year they will work at the Wayne County Family Shelter on Michigan Avenue in Westland. The group will spend the day washing the toys in the child care room, and in¬ stalling Venetian blinds and wallpaper border.

Cartwright said for the last two years her group has partic¬ ipated in Make a Difference Day. Last year they worked at Habitat for Humanity building houses for low income resi¬ dents.

The group of about 20 people volunteer not only their time but also supplies to the shelter. They don’t want to wait for .1 Make a Difference Day’ either.

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“This year we wanted to put quality time into the family center,” she said.

The group of about 20 peo¬ ple volunteer not only their time but also supplies to the shelter. They don’t wait for Make A Difference Day either.

On the second Sunday of ev¬ ery month the group makes

dinner for the 75 people of the shelter. Cartwright said a spe¬ cial collection is taken at church to buy the food.

In November they are going to cook an ethnic Thanksgiving for shelter residents.

Cartwright said they choose the shelter because, “they have a great need.”

Mary Rose Cartwright

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direction for campus

Chairman of the Wayne County Community College District Board of Trustees, Ted Scott of Westland, believes the college’s Western Campus can guide residents and graduat¬ ing students into successful ca¬ reers for the 21st Century.

Scott cites the recent statis¬ tics from the federal and state governments that indicate ad¬ ditional training beyond high school is essential for the job market in the new millennium.

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Reading abounds at Wayne Library

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Helleviile, BoboeliaueQ zero In on titles

Tigers

surprise

Monroe

By TOM MOORADIAN ' _ MCN Staff Writer _

Touched by an angel? A mir¬ acle? Who knows what?

But something definitely happened Friday night in that second half between Belleville and previously undefeated Monroe as Coach Bob La- Pointe’s team pulled out -

some say miraculously - a 31-21 victory after trailing by 15 points at the half.

It was Belleville at its best.

And Monroe at its worst in the second half.

In one of the most dramatic comebacks in recent high school football history, Be¬ lleville exploded for 25 points in the second half to overcome a 21-6 deficit to hand previ¬ ously undefeated and state- ranked Monroe its first loss of the 1997 season.

The victory, Belleville’s sixth in seven games, lifted the Tigers into a two-way tie for second (with Monroe) and cre¬ ates a showdown with Fordson for the conference title.

If coach Bob LaPointe’s Ti¬ gers beat Fordson on Saturday in Dearborn, Monroe and Be¬ lleville will share the Mega Conference, Red Division championship. Fordson, led by senior Carlos Smith, the coaches’ unanimous all¬ conference quarterback a year ago, doesn’t appear to have any shortcomings in its lineup, especially in its defense.

“They don’t seem to bend under pressure,” said La- Pointe, commenting on For- dson’s assets. “They have it all - outstanding talent on offense, especially in their quarter¬ back, and a defense that can

See TIGERS, page C-2

Bulldogs,

Carlson

clash

By TOM MOORADIAN _ MCN Staff Writer _

It all comes down to one game for Robichaud and Car¬ lson.

And what a game it is ex¬ pected to be.

Robichaud, riding the crest of a six-game winning streak, and undefeated Carlson (7-0)

will meet 3:30 p.m. Friday to decide which team deserves to go down in history as the first Mega Conference, Gold Divi¬ sion, football champ.

And Robichaud coach Bob Yauck says that if the Bulldogs don’t find a way to stop quar¬ terback Adam Huffner, tu¬ tored as one of those old- fashioned “triple-threat” players, Robichaud won’t stand a chance.

“He (Huffner) definitely makes Carlson go,” said Yauck. “We watched him play Friday night (against Romulus) and he was awesome. He has a cannon for an arm. He also is an ex¬ ceptional runner that works wonders with the option. I

didn’t see a flaw in his perfor¬ mance.”

Yauck also notes that Huff¬ ner has an exceptional target in receiver Joe Barzo, who made some spectacular catches against Romulus.

“When a team is 7-0, you know that there is talent and coaching in that team,” stressed Yauck.

Robichaud breezed past Inkster 52-0 for its tuneup for the showdown. In the mean¬ time, Carlson rallied to get past a tough Romulus, 28-25, who was playing to keep its ti¬ tle hopes alive.

Robichaud’s Devaron Gray

See TITLE, page C-2

Roadblock

ahead

In trouble, Wayne Memorial sophomore quarterback Shane Nowak (photo above) attempts elusive maneuvers to an at¬ tempt to elude a Wyandotte de¬ fender who zeros in for the tackle. Nowak’s teammate Charlie Leverenz (23) also finds the road ahead blocked. Wayne dropped its homecom¬ ing game Saturday to the Bruins who came back and capitalized on a crucial Zebra turnover in the closing minutes of their Mega Conference Red Division game. The Bruins cashed in a fourth-quarter inter¬ ception for a 25-20 vic- tory.Photos by Aaron Ortiz

Chiefs clip Churchill

Canton snaps 6-game losing streak

By TOM MOORADIAN _ MCN Staff Writer _

If streaks are made to be broken, then there is one streak veteran coach Bob Khoenle and Plymouth-Canton are happy they can now put to rest.

Friday evening, before a crowd of some 2000 chilled fans, Canton hung on to edge Livonia Churchill, 20-12, for their first Western Lakes Divi¬ sion football victory of the sea¬ son.

The victory came seven- games into the 1997 campaign.

“Sure we’re very happy to win,” said Khoenle afterward. “But it should not have come down to the final minutes. There Was a letdown in that final quarter, and it concerns me.”

Khoenle now has to prepare

the Chiefs for their “cross¬ over” or playoff game with their counterpart in the West¬ ern Division of the Western Lakes Conference.

“We needed to win to get a feel on how it is,” Khoenle ad¬ ded. “We need to build on this so we can wrap up the season with some momentum.”

The next two games for the Chiefs aren’t easy ones. They travel to Livonia Stevenson Friday night for the crossover and .will play a team that also is 1-6 on the year.

The Spartans are coming off of a heartbreaking, final sec¬ onds 7-3 loss to Plymouth- Salem.

“Stevenson is an excellent team and, like us, has had some problems. We match up with them, so this game should be an interesting one.”

Canton wraps up the 1997 campaign a week from Friday against traditional rival, Salem. The game usually draws some 5,000 fans and if Khoenle is looking for a silver lining in this season, a victory over Rocks would do it.

Against Churchill, the Chiefs struck for two second quarter touchdowns and held a 14-0 lead at the half before their opponents decided to make a game of it.

Canton got on the score- board midway in the second frame when flanker Brian Musser hauled in a pass from quarterback Eric Frazer and broke loose on a 50-yard sprint to the end zone.

Frazer came back later in that quarter and capped a 63-

See CHIEF, page C-2

1 9 seconds left-..

Salem stuns Spartans in last minute

By TOM MOORADIAN _ MCN Staff Writer _

They don’t come any closer than it did Friday night for coach Tom Moshimer and Plymouth-Salem.

Trailing 3-0, Salem pulled out a big victory over Livonia Stevenson in the final 19 sec¬ onds of their Western Lakes Conference game when Char¬ lie Schmidt scored the deci¬ sive touchdown for the Rocks on a 22- yard dash into the end zone.

Equally impressive was the way the Rocks penetrated the Spartans’ inner defenses dur¬ ing the final minutes.

Salem staged an incredible 83-yard march to the Steven¬ son 15 where the drive momen¬ tarily stalled.

“We discussed going for the field goal and the tie,” Mo¬ shimer later said. “But Schmidt found the opening

and scored. I’ve never seen anything like it.”

Consider that the Rocks got possession after a punt inside their own 17 with only 1:32 left in the game, was it no wonder that Moshimer was looking for a small miracle to pull this one out?

The veteran coach got it.

Salem’s miracle began when quarterback Matt Fair completed a 53-yard pass to split end Andy Kocoloski who was brought down inside Stev¬ enson’s 30. Two plays later, the Rocks were still looking at the Spartans’ end zone from the 25 where the Salem coaching staff had to decide whether they wanted to go for it or a field goal.

But, on a third and one, Schmidt settled the issue with a slashing drive into the mid¬ dle of the Spartan line where he found a hole and bolted through, then quickly shifted

gears and maneuvered to the left where he was greeted by one defender who Schmidt dis¬ posed of before racing un¬ scathed into the end zone.

When Rob Sdorowski kicked the extra point, Salem had the lead and the game on ice.

The Spartans had only 19 seconds remaining to answer. They didn’t.

“This is one for the books,” Moshimer said. “I’m really proud of these kids because they could have but didn’t quit.”

Salem is home Friday night to host Livonia Franklin, its crossover opponent for the Western Lakes Conference playoff game. Moshimer sees another defensive battle shap¬ ing up. The Patriots can throw a pair of formidable 6-5, 250- pound tackles into their defen-

See ROCKS, page C-2

Waiiad Lake Central ends dermis reign in the Lakes

By TOM MOORADIAN _ MCN Staff Writer _

Westland John Glenn handed its Western Lakes Di¬ vision football crown over to Walled Lake Central, but not without a fight.

Central and workhorse, run¬ ning back Nathan Bruce, ex¬ ploited the Rockets’ flaws in its defense Friday night and exploded for two fourth quar¬ ter touchdowns to come away with a 27-21 victory and the Lakes Division championship.

Central (6-1) also earned the right to play top-ranked Farm¬ ington Hills Harrison (7-0) Fri¬ day night for the conference championship. Harrison is the designated host for the confer¬ ence title game.

Glenn’s loss ended the Rockets’ six-game winning streak and a dream of a repeat.

Coach Chuck Gordon and his Rockets will have little if

any time to dwell upon their first loss. They will face a want-to-prove-something Wal¬ led Lake Western on the home turf.

This is the same Western that lost twice to the West- landers a year ago, then went on to beat an outstanding Ster¬ ling Heights Stevenson team for the Class AA state crown. Stevenson eliminated Glenn in the semis.

There are some who still do not acknowledge Western as the state champ, and believe the 1996 title belongs to the Westlanders.

The Glenn-Western re¬ match, to decide who finishes third in the conference, should be a crowd pleaser.

After Friday’s final confer¬ ence confrontation, Glenn takes on natural rival Wayne Memorial in a game that will decide bragging rights for the y9cr *he Wayne-Westland

School District.

Glenn forced Central to scramble for the divisional ti¬ tle. The Rockets struck first and never conceded the vic¬ tory until the final minute. The Vikings put it away with their two TDs late in the fourth quarter.

Glenn’s inability to neutral¬ ize running back Bruce and a couple of crucial mistakes in the secondary played signifi¬ cant roles in their demise.

Bruce ran for 147 yards on 11 tries and scored two of the Vikings’ four touchdowns on runs of 33 and 41.

But Central had to play catch up most of the way.,

Glenn got on the Central scoreboard first. With 1:36 left in the opening quarter, junior running back Reggie Spear- mon broke a 50-yarder for the Rockets’ first TD. Ron Mason

kicked the extra point and Glenn was up 7-0.

With 50 seconds remaining in that quarter, Bruce came up with a dazzling response in the form of a 33-yard, off-tackle play that ended with the Vi¬ kings’ first score.

The dogfight continued the rest of the evening.

Central cut the knot with 2:51 left in the half. Quarter¬ back Cory Heitsch teamed up with split end Ross Matheson, who went deep for the catch. Matheson’s reception resulted in a spectacular 80-yard TD play.

Down 14-7, the Rockets did not panic. They had the an¬ swer, this time in the form of an aerial assault that shook the Central secondary.

Glenn senior QB Justin Be- rent saw Eric Jones racing in the end zone, and focused on him. The ball was off target, but that didn’t stop Jones who

made an acrobatics catch for the TD.

With 17 seconds left, Ma¬ son’s kicked the extra point and the two Lakes Division teams headed into the locker room tied at 14.

Central’s effective running game forced Glenn’s defense to work overtime, and that took its toll. But the Rockets man¬ aged to come out of the third quarter unscathed. One key Central drive was put to rest by Chet Rees who intercepted a Heitsch pass inside the Rockets’ 30.

Central immediately recip¬ rocated and, on Glenn’s next series, the Vikings picked off a Berent aerial in their end zone.

Central built up a 27-14 lead as Bruce scored on a 36 yard run and Heitsch and this time wideout Jeff Mathison com¬ bined on a seven-yard TD pass.

The suspense heightened

when Berent managed to string together a 63- yard drive that culminated with quarter¬ back’s second TD toss of the game - a three-yarder to tight end Sean Heard.

Mason’s third point-after was also good.

Trailing by six, the West¬ landers went for the onside kick, but failed to get posses¬ sion.

In the battle of the stats, Spearmon was the Rockets’ leading ballcarrier. He rushed for 110 yards on 27 attempts and scored one TD. Berent completed 16 (eight to Jones) of 27 passes for 218 yards and two touchdowns. However, the senior QB also was inter¬ cepted twice.

Glenn fullback Antonio Gib¬ son also had a good game. He cashed in nine rushes for 56 yards.

Page C-2

Michigan Community Newspapers

Oct. 23, 1997

Romulus wastes Russell’s 4 touch down effort

Romulus wasted a brilliant individual performance by ju¬ nior running back Freddie Russell who scored three of the Eagle’s four touchdowns in a heartbreaking 28-25 loss to undefeated and title- hopeful Gibraltar Carlson Friday night.

The loss shattered Ro¬ mulus’ dream of a title year in the inaugural Mega Confer¬ ence, Gold Division.

“What can I say?” said Ro- 'mulus coach Mark Woodson, after his team’s second loss in seven starts. “I will say I am !proud of these kids. They 'played like champs. They are ! champs. And they proved to | everyone they are as good as any team.”

' With their seventh victory, ^Carlson moves on to meet Ro-

bichaud (6-1) Friday afternoon at the Dearborn Heights high school’s field. The winner of that game will be crowned the 1997 Gold Division champ.

In the meantime, Woodson and the Eagles will pack up their equipment and head for Willow Run where, on Friday, they will close out the divisio¬ nal phase of the season. The Flyers aren’t expect to give the Eagles any grief.

However, a week from Fri¬ day, Romulus will meet one of the top teams in the area in Belleville, a team that has won six of seven games going into Saturday’s championship bout with Fordson.

Russell was phenomenal against Carlson. He rushed for 126 yards in 23 attempts and scored three of the four Ro¬

mulus TDs. The unstoppable running back also had a 60- yard touchdown called back - which could have been the de¬ cisive score - because of a clip.

“I have not looked at the film,” Woodson said, “so I can’t comment on that penalty. But, from where I was standing, I did not see how the official could have called that one.”

Russell started the scoring early in the first quarter when he cut through the Carlson line and raced 35-yards into the end zone for the opening TD. That score went up on the scoreboard with 10:08 on the clock.

Then, Derek Plave kicked the extra point and the Eagles were on top 7- 0.

But, less than five minute later, Carlson quarterback

Adam Ruffner had his team back in pay-dirt range. On the fifth play of the drive after the ensuing kickoff, Ruffner scored on the option, a play that Romulus’ defense could not readjust to all evening.

It was Russell who broke the seven-all time. The tie¬ breaker came in the second quarter with 4:35 left in the half. This time the junior half¬ back dashed 27 yards for his second TD. The PAT failed, but the Eagles had regained the lead 13-7.

Ruffner came back with a TD pass just before the inter¬ mission and the game again was tied.

But not for long.

Three minutes into the third period, 8:35 to be exact, Russell again broke the dead¬

lock. This time it was a 24-yard touchdown run that lifted the Eagles to a 19-13 advantage. That lead also was short-lived as Ruffner came back with his option that freed him for a 32- yard TD sprint. Carlson also connected on the extra point, and for the first time they had the lead (20-19).

Taking a page out of the Car¬ lson play book, Romulus quar- terback Robert Boykins proved he too can execute the option as well as anyone. Boy¬ kins pulled off the feat and sur¬ rendered the ball only after he had crossed the Carlson goal line for the go-ahead TD (25-20).

A trick, double pass, gave Carlson a touchdown and the lead for good.

But not without some trepi¬

dations.

Boykins put together a drive that moved the Eagles to the Carlson 46 and, with four min¬ utes left, the last play of the ' series called for Russell (who else?) to get the ball. He did and he made good use of thq,: opportunity. The junior back got the job done.

Russell picked up kejft. blocks from his tight end, then cut off tackle and dashed into the secondary before anyone could catch him. He made it over the goal line. But officials called him back and nullified" the TD.

Russell’s fourth TD run watf cancelled because of a clip¬ ping penalty.

Along with Russell, Boykins also enjoyed an exceptional" game. <

Tigers

! Continued from page C-1

•stack up with the best of them. !They have depth everywhere.” • Against a highly-touted .'Monroe, considered by some •the best team in the area, Be¬ lleville got off to a faulty start. Before they knew it, the hosts were looking up at what ap¬ peared to be a hopeless 21-6 cause.

In the locker room at the half, LaPointe said he didn’t address the deficit In fact, he allowed the players to look deep within themselves.

“What was there to say?” La¬ Pointe related. “They knew what was at stake. We made a few adjustments in our de¬ fense. The rest is history.”

In what proved to be a pivo¬ tal third quarter, Belleville scored 15 points to tie the score, then added 10 un¬ answered points in the final quarter for the win.

Junior quarterback C. J. Grantham started things roll¬ ing as he guided the Tigers on an 85-yard drive which culmi¬ nated in a 45-yard toss to Cul¬ len Jenkins, who fell three-

yards short of the goal line.

It was up to fullback Greg Terrell to put the ball into the end zone. The senior fullback did it from the three.

LaPointe opted to go for the two-point conversion. A Grantham to Derrick Thomas pass completion took care of that.

Sandwiched between the two Belleville third-quarter touchdowns was a missed field goal by Tigers, but in their next possession, Belleville’s Thomas broke away from the pack and scored on a galloping 83-yard run that lifted the Ti¬ gers to a 24-21 (after Ryan Szyndlar’s PAT) lead.

Terrell’s recovery of Mon¬ roe’s second fumble in the half set up Belleville’s insurance TD. Terrell pounced on the loose ball at the Trojan 40 and within six plays, Grantham had moved his team into scor¬ ing position. This time it was Thomas who broke off tackle, slammed into a pair of would- be Monroe defenders, bounced back and forward and when he was done had a 15-yard touchdown run.

Ryan again kicked the extra point

Five minutes left in the game and the frustrated and

anxious Monroe gave up the ball again. This turnover went to D’wayne Turner at the Tro¬ jan 45 where Grantham man¬ aged to move the team to the four where Szyndlar booted a field goal for three additional points.

A Mark Kroger interception in the first Monroe series after the ensuing kickoff pounded Monroe’s coffin.

Thomas had his best game of the year as he scored two touchdowns, rushed for 155 (of the Tigers’ total 395 yards) in 16 attempts.

Grantham put up eight passes and found receivers three times for 98 yards and one TD. Grantham had com¬ pleted a 42-yard touchdown pass to Jenkins that accounted for the Tigers’ first-quarter score.

Steve Wolf, Belleville’s mid¬ dle linebacker, who counted 12 tackles, led the defenders. Teammate Cory Gold, who served as tight end and guard, as well as offensive guard Stanley Ellington, center Luke Randolph also stood out.

“It was a phenomenal vic¬ tory for us,” said LaPointe. “One that I probably will never forget”

Neither will Monroe, coach.

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continued to build his reputa¬ tion as one of the finest run¬ ning back this area has produced and also continued his personal assault on Bull¬ dog records.

Gray rushed for 219 yards on 17 attempts and scored four touchdowns. He tallied on runs of 16, 28, 10 and also 17.

For the year, Gray has piled up an incredible total of 1,212 yards rushing and has scored 17 touchdowns.

“Gray is one of the finest running backs to play here,” said Yauck, who has coached such greats as Tyrone Wheat- ley, who helped the New York Giants beat Detroit on Sunday. (Yes, Yauck had tickets on the 50- yard line to watch one of his best proteges play).

Inkster, winless in its last six starts, couldn’t move against the tough Robichaud defense which opened the scoring when comerback Rav- ell Jackson picked off a pass and ran it back 17-yards for the touchdown.

Gray then rattled off the next three TDs and his one- man show was only briefly in¬

terrupted when quarterback Quantane Riley and Peter Brooks hooked up for a 18-yard score. Brooks then went solo* when he stole another mis¬ directed Viking pass and scored on a six-yard return.

Gray came back with a 10- yard score after another one of Robichaud’s long drives.

Raymond Rapley also got into the scoring act when he lunged into the end zone from the one-yard line that capped a 49-yard drive.

Robichaud cashed in on two"! two-point conversions with Daniel Jarrett and Jason Mal¬ loy. .)

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yard sustained drive with a 2-yard TD sneak that put the Chiefs up by 12. After the Chiefs’ second TD, Jay Schmitt and Emmanuel Etim com¬ bined for the two- point con-

Rocks

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sive line and they will be hard to stop.

“We need another excep¬ tional effort from our de¬ fense,” stressed the Salem

version.

Frazer scored his second touchdown, which stood up as the winning TD, in the second half. Again the score came af¬ ter the Canton QB engineered a long drive that he culmi¬ nated with a 3-yard sneak over the Churchill goal line.

Khoenle commended the

coach. “Franklin is big and physical.”

Moshimer got an outstand¬ ing effort out of his defense against Stevenson thanks to nose guard A n w a d Crutchfield, linebackers Eric Peterson, Matt Burleson, Jeff McKian, Bob Samczyk, Carl Brandenberg and Tian Wilson.

performance of fullback Nick Allen, who, he said, had his best game.

“He (Allen) got us some key yardage under pressure,” the Canton coach pointed out.

Glenn Heinrich, a defensive- back, Clinton Harris, a wide-, out, and Frazer also stood out in Canton’s first victory.

“Our entire defense, includ¬ ing the secondary, was excep- tional,” noted Moshimer.

Stevenson managed to com- ! pLete only seven of 18 passes.

“We are going to need an¬ other heads-up performance on defense if we are going to stop Franklin,” Moshimer stressed.

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Whether you prefer the spa¬ cious, refined Yukon four-door or the sporty individualistic Yukon two-door model, it all comes out the same with its strength and roominess. The GMC Yukon that I test drove, made it all the way to the Up¬ per Peninsula not once, but twice. It got great gas mileage, not having to stop at all, and the ride was great. It rode more like a car than a truck.

While most sport-utes force you to choose between room for your passengers and room for your all important stuff, this GMC generously accom¬ modates them both. The first thing you notice is the almost endless room. The stretch out and relax of room. The I can fit all my stuff in here kind of room* Even with six pas¬ sengers, the Yukon four door has over 70 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats. And with those rear seats folded down, you can stow over 122 .cubic feet of various and as¬ sorted stuff.

Even with all its room, you’ll never think of it as just a utility vehicle. Before you can fully appreciate the spaciousness, you begin to feel the refine¬ ment, the sophistication, the go-ahead-and-spoil-me luxury. From your head to your feet, you are comfortable in this ve¬ hicle. My test car had soft, sup¬

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The stereo in my test car was great, whether I was lis¬ tening to a compact disc, or just playing the radio, the sound was crisp and clear. I should also tell you that ba¬ sically everything that you could possibly want in your sport-ute, comes standard. However, four- wheel drive is an option.

While driving in this vehicle you notice just how quiet the ride is. You really don’t hear any of the road noise. And it rides more like a luxury car than a sport-ute. The handling is wonderful, and acceleration is no problem. You can cast your worries aside when merg¬ ing on the ft-eeway, this one has plenty of get up and go.

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Oct. 23, 1997

‘Difference Day1 observed

Many area individuals and groups are participating in special programs and projects this Saturday in observance of Make a Difference Day.

Among the projects are:

• Canton Community Foun¬ dation and Canton Community Volunteer are participating in an outreach fair at the Summit on the Park. Call Kathleen Sala at 397-6450 for informa¬ tion.

• Canton Beautification Committee and Girl Scouts will rake leaves and plant

grass seed at the First Step Shelter. Call Christine Rollins at 495-0042.

• Inkster city employees will contribute canned goods for soup kitchens. Call Robert Gordon at 563-3211.

• Hoover Elementary in Wayne will collect new and used toys for the Pediatric Ward of Annapolis Hospital. Call 386-8631 for information.

• Wayne County RESA will clean the county road (Van Born). For information call Linda Senk at 334-1300.

Mother of commissioner dies

Irene Veronica Williams, 98, tfre mother of Wayne County Commissioner Kay Beard, died Oct. 16.

Funeral services were at John N. Santeiu & Son Fu¬ neral Home, Garden City, and St. Norbert Catholic Church, Inkster, with the Rev. John Lehner officiating. Burial was at St. Hedwig Cemetery in Dearborn Heights.

Mrs. Williams, who cur¬ rently lived in Westland, was bom in Ottawa, Ontario, and

had been a bookkeeper and furrier during her working years.

She had been a member of the Inkster Zoning Board of Appeals, Inkster Democratic Club and the RSVP program.

In addition to her daughter, she is survived by her son, Bill Williams, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Her husband, Joseph Will¬ iams, preceded her in death.

Memorial may be sent to Angela Hospice in Livonia.

Michael fl. Prybyla

Paid for by friends of Mike Prybyla

CITY OF ROMULUS, MICHIGAN

NOTICE TO ELECTORS

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF ROMU¬ LUS, COUNTY OF WAYNE, STATE OF MICHIGAN:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a General Election will be held in the City of Romulus, County of Wayne, State of Michigan on Tuesday, November 4, 1997 from 7 o'clock in the forenoon until 8 o'clock in the evening. Eastern Standard Time, for the purpose of voting on candidates for the following office:

Mayor

Clerk

Treasurer

Seven (7) Members of City Council Each person voting on the above must be:

(a) A citizen of the United States of America.

(b) A registered elector of the City of Romulus.

The polling places will be open for voting from 7:00 a.m., to 8:00 p.m. at the following locations:

Precinct

Location

Wick School, 36900 Wick Road, Romulus, Michigan Halecreek School, 16200 Harrison Road, Romulus, Michigan

Lorena Burton Center, 35403 Beverly Road, Romulus, Michigan

Merriman School, 15303 Merriman Road, Romulus, Michigan

Romulus City Hall, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, Michigan

Mt. Pleasant School, 39000 Superior, Romulus, Michigan

Lorena Burton Center, 35403 Beverly Road, Romulus, Michigan

Quality Inn 7600 Merriman, Romulus, Michigan Cory School, 35200 Smith Road, Romulus, Michigan Mt. Pleasant School, 39000 Superior, Romulus, Michigan

Merriman School, 15303 Merriman, Romulus, Michigan

Romulus City Hall, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, Michigan

Wick School, 36900 Wick Road, Romulus, Michigan Quality Inn, 7600 Merriman, Romulus, Michigan Halecreek School, 16200 Harrison Road, Romulus, Michigan

Cory School, 35200 Smith Road, Romulus, Michigan Romulus City Hall, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, Michigan

Public notice is hereby given by the Romulus City Clerk in accor¬ dance with Section 168.653a of the Michigan Elections Law, as amended.

Linda R. Choate, CMC, Clerk City of Romulus, Michigan

Publish: October 23, 1997 October 30, 1997

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL HELD OCTOBER 6, 1997

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tern, Randolph Gear

Present: Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Raspberry, Romak,

Wadsworth Absent: None

Excused: None

Administrative Officials in Attendance:

William Oakley, Mayor Linda R. Choate, CMC, Clerk

Motion by Prybyla, supported by Romak to approve the agenda as presented.

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Raspberry, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - None.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

97 - 438

2A. Motion by Wadsworth, supported by Romak to approve the minutes of the Romulus City Council held September 22, 1997. Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Raspberry, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - None.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

97-439

3A. Motion by Romak, supported by Collins to approve a No Fee Permit for the 1997 Homecoming Parade for Romulus High School to be held October 10, 1997 at 5:00 p.m..

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Raspberry, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - None.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

97-440

4A. Motion by Prybyla, supported by Crova to concur with the recommendation of City Attorney Mark Jacobs of Dykema Gossett and proceed as directed in the case of Environmental Disposal Systems, Inc. vs City of Romulus.

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - Raspberry.

Motion Carried.

97-441

4B. Motion by Raspberry, supported by Wadsworth to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Earl Hatten.

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Raspberry, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - None.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

97-442

4C. Motion by Crova, supported by Wadsworth to adopt a memor¬ ial resolution for the family of Buelah Morris.

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Raspberry, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - None.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

97-443

4D. Motion by Wadsworth, supported by Crova to acknowledge the 90th. birthday of Bessie Julien of Hudson Street.

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Raspberry, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - None.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

4. Motion by Romak, supported by Crova to accept the Chairperson’s Report.

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Raspberry, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - None.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

97-444

5A. Motion by Raspberry, supported by Collins to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with Wayne County for a traffic signal and pedestrian walk device at Five Points.

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Raspberry, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - None.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

97-445

5B. Motion by Wadsworth, supported by Romak to grant autho¬ rization to let bids for three Underbody Tailgate Salt Spreaders.

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Raspberry, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - None.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

97-446

5C. Motion by Collins, supported by Romak to grant authorization to let bids for Roof Repair and Replacement for the Police Department and Fire Stations #1 and #3.

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Raspberry, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - None.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

97-447

5D. Motion by Wadsworth, supported by Collins to grant autho¬ rization to let bids for one Twelve Yard Combination Sewer Cleaner.

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Raspberry, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - None.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

97-448

5E. Motion by Collins, supported by Romak to grant authorization to let bids for a Single Axle Dump Truck with Dump Body, Underbody Scraper, Salt Spreader, Tarp and Trailer Hitch.

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Raspberry, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - None.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

97-449

5F. Motion by Romak, supported by Collins to award the bid for the 1997 Water Main Replacement Program Phase I to the lowest bidder, SBG Construction in the amount of $252,164.00.

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Raspberry, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - None.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

97-450

5G. Motion by Wadsworth, supported by Collins to award Bid 97- 47 for Demolition List 97-1 to the lowest bidder Genesis VII in the amount of $32,200.00.

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Raspberry, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - None.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

97-451

5H. Motion by Crova, supported by Romak to award Bid 97-44 for an Air Conditioning Unit at the Recreation Building to the low¬ est bidder, D & G Heating & Cooling Company in the amount of $3,350.00.

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Raspberry, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - None.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

97-452

51. Motion by Raspberry, supported by Wadsworth to authorize the purchase of two Vehicles for the Detective Bureau from North Brothers Ford in the amount of $22,600.00 each as no bids were received on Bid 97-45.

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Raspberry, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - None.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

97-453

5J. Motion by Collins, supported by Prybyla to grant authorization to purchase Carpeting for the Police Department from A. R. Kramer under Bid 97-12.

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Raspberry, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - None.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

97-454

5K. Motion by Romak, supported by Crova to appoint the follow¬ ing to the Police, Fire & Safety Commission: Reappoint Nathaniel Butler, term to expire July 22, 2000; reappoint Thomas J. O’Hara, term to expire July 22, 2000, appoint Eva Webb, term to expire February 22, 2000.

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Raspberry, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - None.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

97-455

5L. Motion by Crova, supported by Raspberry to appoint the fol¬ lowing to the Local Officers Compensation Commission: Reappoint Bruce Jones, term to expire June 24, 2002; appoint Larry Moore, term to expire June 24, 2003; appoint Kristine M. Detroyer, term to expire June 24, 2004; appoint Richard Rakotz, term to expire June 24, 2006.

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Raspberry, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - None.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

97-456

5M. Motion by Wadsworth, supported by Collins to appoint Jeffery William to the Tax Increment Finance Authority, term to expire November 30, 1998.

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Raspberry, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - None.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

97-457

5N. Motion by Prybyla, supported by Collins to approve the Inkster Road Paving Project, to construct four lanes of Inkster Road from the Norfolk & Western Railroad to Goddard Road with the City's estimated share to be $593,309.00.

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Raspberry, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - None.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

5. Motion by Romak, supported by Wadsworth to accept the Mayor's Report.

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Raspberry, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - None.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

97-458

6A1. Motion by Collins, supported by Wadsworth to approve the second reading and final adoption of Budget Amendment 97/98-7 introduced at the meeting of September 22, 1997.

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Raspberry, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - None.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

97-459

6A2. Motion by Crova, supported by Romak to approve the second reading and final adoption of Zoning Amendment 1.154 introduced at the meeting of September 22, 1997.

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Raspberry, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - None.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

97-460

6A3. Motion by Romak, supported by Crova to reappoint Joyce Weber and Kay Cohoon to the Board of Canvassers with terms to expire December 3 1 , 200 1 .

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Raspberry, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - None.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

97-461

6A4a. Motion by Wadsworth, supported by Romak to reappoint Brooker Edwards to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire June 30, 2000.

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Raspberry, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - None.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

97-462

6A4b. Motion by Romak, supported by Wadsworth to appoint Michael Kasperak to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire June 30, 2000.

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Gear, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - Collins, Crova, Prybyla, Raspberry.

Motion Failed.

97-463

6A4c. Motion by Crova, supported by Collins to reappoint Fred Junior Block to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire June 30, 2000.

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Prybyla, Raspberry. Nays - Gear, Romak, Wadsworth.

Motion Carried.

97-464

9. Motion by Wadsworth, supported by Crova to direct the Administration to conduct a feasibility study for the paving of the Brandt Road extension from Dru to Pennsylvania Road.

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Raspberry, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - None.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

1 1 . Motion by Wadsworth, supported by Romak to adjourn the reg¬ ular meeting of the Romulus City Council.

Roll Call Vote Showing: Ayes - Collins, Crova, Gear, Prybyla, Raspberry, Romak, Wadsworth. Nays - None.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda R. Choate, CMC, Clerk City of Romulus, Michigan

I, Linda R. Choate, CMC, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held October 6, 1997.

Linda R. Choate, CMC, Clerk City of Romulus, Michigan

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Attorneys A iction

Card of Thanks Coming Events

Entertainment .

Funeral Directory .

In Memoriam Legals-Notices Lost and Found Personals. ~ .

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....7	Antiques & Classic Cars .116	Help Wanted Sales	.31	Private Instruction.	46	Garden Plants & Supplies. .67
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6	Trucks-Vans .	117	Pawn Shops .	43	Christmas Trees .	.70	Lots .	...A
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3. Card of Thanks

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6. Legals Notices

NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED

TO: David J. Starnes and unknown, unascertained, undetermined, unborn heirs, devises, legatees, and assignees, including those who are legally in¬ competent to act on their own behalf, said in¬ dividuals being persons in¬ dicated to have some in¬ terest in the land herewith described according to Wayne County Records. Deed #1653 Cert. #01104

To the owner or owners of any and all interest In, or liens upon the land described:

payment to the undersig¬ ned or to the treasurer of the county in which the land is situated, of all sums paid for the tax sale purchase, together with 50% in addition, and the fees of the sheriff for the service or cost of publica¬ tion of this notice. The ser¬ vice or publication costs shall be the same as if for personal service of a sum¬ mons upon commence¬ ment of an action, together with a sum of $5.00 for each description, without additional cost or institute proceedings for posses¬ sion of the land.

Description: State of Michigan, County of Wayne, Parcel ID 79026020418000 BE TAYLORS BRIGHMOOR LENNANE SUB TlS R10E L54 P15 WCR LOTS 418 TO 422 INCL

This is an improved residential property.

Property Address: Red- ford Twp.

Amount Paid: $1,754.86, taxes for 1992

Amount necessary to redeem: $2,637.29 Plus fees of the Sheriff.

FUNB Custodian for Casi. Inc.

1700 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. Ste. 11 00 A West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Publish

Oct. 9, 1997 OcL 16, 1997 Oct. 23, 1997

NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED

TO: Theodore C. Morrison Jr. and unknown, unascertained, undetermined, unborn heirs, devises, legatees, and assignees, including those who are legally in¬ competent to act on their own behalf, said in¬ dividuals being persons in¬ dicated to have some in¬ terest in the land herewith described according to Wayne County Records. Deed #1755 Cert. #05265

To the owner or owners of any and all interest in, or liens upon the land described:

Take notice: Sale was law¬ fully made of the following described land for unpaid taxes on that land, and that the undersigned has title to the land under tax deeds issued for the land. You are entitled to a recon¬ veyance of this land within 6 months after return of service of this notice, upon payment to the undersig¬ ned or to the treasurer of the county in which the land is situated, of all sums paid for the tax sale purchase, together with 50% in addition, and the fees of the sheriff for the service or cost of publica¬ tion of this notice. The ser¬ vice or publication costs shall be the same as if for personal service of a sum¬ mons upon commence¬ ment of an action, together with a sum of $5.00 for each description, without additional cost or institute proceedings for posses¬ sion of the land.

Description: State of Michigan, County of Wayne, Parcel ID 44010040025000 WEST DEARBORN SUB T2S R9E L50 P32 WCR LOT 25 ALSO W 1/2 ADJ VAC ALLEY

This is an improved residential property. Property Address: 2905 Hickory St., Inkster

Amount Paid: $1,570.58, taxes for 1992

Amount necessary to redeem: $2,360.87 Plus fees of the Sheriff.

FUNB Custodian for RPJ Special, Inc.

1700 Palm Beach Lakes

Blvd. Ste. 1 100 A

West Palm Beach, FL

33401

Publish: Oct. 9, 1997

Oct. 16, 1997 Oct. 23, 1997

NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDERTAX DEED

TO: Charles J. Rogers Inc. and unknown,

unascertained, undetermined, unborn heirs, devises, legatees, and assignees, including those who are legally in¬ competent to act on their own behalf, said in¬ dividuals being persons in¬ dicated to have some in¬ terest in the land herewith described according to Wayne County Records. Deed #1815 Cert. #06579

To the owner or owners of any and all Interest In, or liens upon the land described:

Description: State of Michigan, County of Wayne, Parcel ID 47006990007000 THAT PART OF SCHAEFER & DIX SUB AS RECORDED IN L55 OF PLAT P48 AND OF OAKWOOD DIX SUB AS RECORDED IN 153 OF PLATS P10 BOTH IN WCR DESC AS BEG AT A PTE ON THE WLY LINE OF EDDON AVE DIS S 28D 55 M 40S W 7.32 FT FROM THE NE COR OF LOT 392 OF SAID SCHAEFER & DIX SUB AND PROC TH S 28D 55M 40SW ALONG SAID LINE 118.22 FT TH S 43D 58M 20SE 31.39 FT TH S 28D 55M 40S W 233.84 FT TH N 82D 34M W ALG THE NLY LINE OF THE MC RR RT OF WAY 394.74 FTTH N 28D 55M 59S E ALG THE WLY LINE OF VAC PALMER AVE

This is an improved residential property.

Property Address: 2947

Greenfield Rd.,

Melvindale.

Amount Paid: $7,329.59, taxes for 1992

Amount necessary to redeem: $10,999.39 Plus fees of the Sheriff.

FUNB Custodian for Pnme Capital, Inc.

1700 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. Ste. 1100A West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Publish: Oct. 9, 1997

Oct. 16, 1997 Oct. 23, 1997

NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED

TO: Emma Cook, Orio and Esther Zimmerman and unknown, unascertained, undetermined, unborn heirs, devises, legatees, and assignees, including those who are legally in¬ competent to act on their own behalf, said in¬ dividuals being persons in¬ dicated to have some in¬ terest in the land herewith described according to Wayne County Records. Deed #1839 Cert. #07489

To the owner or owners of any and all interest in, or liens upon the land described:

Take notice: Sale was law¬ fully made of the following described land for unpaid taxes on that land, and that the undersigned has

title to the land under tax deeds issued for the land. You are entitled to a recon¬ veyance of this land within 6 months after return of service of this notice, upon payment to the undersig¬ ned or to the treasurer of the county in which the land is situated, of all sums paid for the tax sale purchase, together with 50% in addition, and the fees of the sheriff for the service or cost of publica¬ tion of this notice. The ser¬ vice or publication costs shall be the same as if for personal service of a sum¬ mons upon commence¬ ment of an action, together with a sum of $5.00 for each description, without additional cost or institute proceedings for posses¬ sion of the land.

Description: State of Michigan, County of Wayne, Parcel ID 80044010769000 ECOR- SE CITY COMMUNITY SUB T3S R9E L56 P39, 40 WCR LOTS 769, 770 AND 771 ALSO W 1/2 ADJ VAC ALLEY

This is an improved residential property. Property Address: 8521 Famum, Romulus

Amount Paid: $1,543.22, taxes for 1992

Amount necessary to redeem: $2,319.83 Plus fees of the Sheriff.

FUNB Custodian for PCSI, Inc.

1700 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. Ste. 1100A West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Publish: Oct. 9, 1997

Oct. 16, 1997 Oct. 23, 1997

NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED

TO: Oscar Rhoton, Jr. and unknown, unascertained, undetermined, unborn heirs, devises, legatees, and assignees, including those who are legally in¬ competent to act on their own behalf, said in¬ dividuals being persons in¬ dicated to have some in¬ terest in the land herewith described according to Wayne County Records. Deed #1852 Cert. #07568

To the owner or owners of any and all interest in, or liens upon the land described:

Description: State of Michigan, County of Wayne, Parcel ID 80051010092300 OS- BERGS AIRPORT ES¬ TATES SUB T3S R9E L64 P35 WCR LOT 92 AND E 1/2 ADJ VAC ALLEY

This is an improved residential property. Property Address: 10170 Hyde Park, Romulus

Amount Paid: $1,610.96, taxes for 1992

Amount necessary to redeem: $2,421.44 Plus fees of the Sheriff.

FUNB Custodian for PCSI, Inc.

1700 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. Ste. 1100A

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Publish: Oct. 9, 1997

Oct. 16, 1997 Oct. 23, 1997

NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED

TO: Michael C. and Jody L. Stockdale and unknown, unascertained, undetermined, unborn heirs, devises, legatees, and assignees, including those who are legally in¬ competent to act on their own behalf, said in¬ dividuals being persons in¬ dicated to have some in¬ terest in the land herewith described according to Wayne County Records. Deed #1857C Cert. #07669

To the owner or owners of any and all interest in, or liens upon the land described:

Take notice: Sale was law¬ fully made of the following described land for unpaid taxes on that land, and that the undersigned has title to the land under tax deeds issued for the land. You are entitled to a recon¬ veyance of this land within 6 months after return of service of this notice, upon payment to the undersig¬ ned or to the treasurer of the county in which the land is situated, of all sums paid for the tax sale purchase, together with 50% in addition, and the fees of the sheriff for the service or cost of publica¬ tion of this notice. The ser¬ vice or publication costs shall be the same as if for personal service of a sum mons upon commence¬ ment of an action, together with a sum of $5.00 for each description, without additional cost or institute proceedings for posses¬ sion of the land.

Description: State of Michigan, County of Wayne, Parcel ID 80079990015002 PT OF SW 1/4 SEC 20 T3S R9E BEGN89D36MW274 FT FROM CEN 1/4 COR SEC 20 TH N 89 D 36M W 123.56 FT TH S 0D 11M 43S W 655.52 FT TH S 89D 36M E 128.23 FT TH N 0D 39M 15S W 655.09 FT 0B 1.89 AC

This is an improved residential property. Property Address: Grant Rd, Romulus

Amount Paid: $1,024.25, taxes for 1992

Amount necessary to redeem: $1,541.38 Plus

fees of the Sheriff.

FUNB Custodian for Primeco, Inc.

1700 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. Ste. 1100A West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Publish: Oct. 9, 1997

Oct. 16, 1997 Oct. 23, 1997

NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED

TO: Dorothy Dawson, Single D. Inc. The Gaste Corporation and unknown unascertained, undetermined, unborn heirs, devises, legatees and assignees, including those who are legally in competent to act on their own behalf, said in¬ dividuals being persons in dicated to have some in terest in the land herewith described according to Wayne County Records. Deed #1664B Cert. #01661

To the owner or owners of any and all Interest In or liens upon the land described:

the county in which the land is situated, of all sums paid for the tax sale purchase, together with 50% in addition, and the fees of the sheriff for the service or cost of publica¬ tion of this notice. The ser¬ vice or publication costs shall be the same as if for personal service of a sum¬ mons upon commence¬ ment of an action, together with a sum of $5.00 for each description, without additional cost or institute proceedings for posses¬ sion of the land.

Description: State of Michigan, County of Wayne, Parcel ID 30022010021001 DEAR¬ BORN ECORSE

TOWNLINE SUB T3S R10E L46 P70 WCR S 93 FT OF LOTS 21 AND 22.

This is an improved residential property. Property Address: 18713 Van Bom Rd., Allen Park

Amount Paid: $1,410.49 taxes for 1992

Amount necessary to redeem: $2,210.74 Plus fees of the Sheriff.

FUNB Custodian for PCSI, Inc.

1700 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. Ste. 1100A West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Publish: Oct. 9, 1997

Oct. 16, 1997 Oct. 23, 1997

NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDERTAX DEED

TO: Nile F. and Hazel J. Crisp, Donald E. Shepard and unknown,

To the owner or owners of any and all interest In, or liens upon the land described:

Take notice: Sale was law¬ fully made of the following described land for unpaid taxes on that land, and that the undersigned has title to the land under tax deeds issued for the land You are entitled to a recon¬ veyance of this land within 6 months after return of service of this notice, upon payment to the undersig¬ ned or to the treasurer of the county in which the land is situated, of all sums paid for the tax sale purchase, together with 50% in addition, and the fees of the sheriff for the service or cost of publica¬ tion of this notice. The ser¬ vice or publication costs shall be the same as if for personal service of a sum¬ mons upon commence¬ ment of an action, together with a sum of $5.00 for each description, without additional cost or institute proceedings for posses¬ sion of the land.

Description: State of Michigan, County of Wayne, Parcel ID 60001010273000

CASPER J. LONGEMAN’S AIRCRAFT PK SUB T3S R10E L58 P19 WCR LOT 273 AND E 1/2 ADJ VAC ALLEY

This is an improved residential property. Property Address: 5990 Weddel, Taylor

Amount Paid: $1,818.20 Taxes for 1992

Amount necessary to redeem: $2,732.30 Plus fees of the Sheriff.

FUNB Custodian for Fone Corp.

1700 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. Ste. 11 00 A West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Publish: Oct. 9, 1997

Oct 16, 1997 Oct. 23, 1997

NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED

TO: Brenda C. Farley, Ar¬ mando A. Davidson, Ed¬ ward B. and Virginia L. Lester, Sanuel and Norma Jackson, Patricia Wright and unknown,

To the owner or owners of any and all Interest in, or liens upon the land described:

Take notice: Sale was law¬ fully made of the following described land for unpaid taxes on that land, and that the undersigned has title to the land under tax deeds issued for the land. You are entitled to a recon¬ veyance of this land within 6 months after return of service of this notice, upon payment to the undersig¬ ned or to the treasurer of the county in which the land is situated, of all sums paid for the tax sale purchase, together with 50% in addition, and the fees of the sheriff for the service or cost of publica¬ tion of this notice. The ser¬ vice or publication costs shall be the same as if for personal sen/ice of a sum¬ mons upon commence¬ ment of an action, together with a sum of $5.00 for each description, without additional cost or institute proceedings for posses¬ sion of the land.

Description: State of Michigan, County of Wayne, Parcel ID 56075060014000 B.D. WRIGHTS SUB T2S R9E L45 P52 WCR LOT 14 ALSO S 1/2 ADJ VAC AL¬ LEY

This is an improved residential property. Property Address: 35236 Norene

Amount Paid: $1,801.27 Taxes for 1992

Amount necessary to redeem: $2,706.91 Plus fees of the Sheriff.

FUNB Custodian for Fone Corp.

3950 RCA Boulevard, Suite 5001

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

32. Help Wanted •

33410

Publish:

Oct. 23, 1997 Oct. 30, 1997 Nov. 6, 1997 Nov. 13, 1997

NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED

TO: Robert L. Barrick and unknown, unascertained, undetermined, unborn heirs, devises, legatees, and assignees, including those who are legally in¬ competent to act on their own behalf, said in¬ dividuals being persons in¬ dicated to have some in¬ terest in the land herewith described according to Wayne County Records. Deed #1850 Cert. #07554

To the owner or owners of any and all Interest in, or liens upon the land described:

Description: State of Michigan, County of Wayne, Parcel ID 80051010025300 OS- BERTGS AIRPORT ES¬ TATES SUB T3S R9E L64 P35 WCR LOTS 25 TO 29 INCL ALSO W 1/2 ADJ VAC ALLEY

This is an improved residential property. Property Address: 10045 Middlebelt, Romulus.

Amount Paid: $1,251.82 Taxes for 1992

Amount necessary to redeem: $1,882.73 Plus fees of the Sheriff.

FUNB Custodian for

Holdco, Inc.

3950 RCA Boulevard,*, Suite 5001

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

Publish: OcL 23, 1997 Oct. 30, 1997‘ Nov. 6, 1997" Nov. 13, 1997

NOTICE OF AUCTION k

The Charter Township of Van Buren will sell the fol¬ lowing items at public auc¬ tion. The items will be sold *as is". All items purchased . will be removed from Township property on the day of the sale. All sales i will be cash only.

The following items will be v auctioned at Van Buren J Township Fire Station #3 \ located at 39600 Tyler Rd. * between Haggerty and » Hannan Roads, Belleville, Ml 481 1 1 at 12:00pm \ (noon) on Saturday, Octo- , ber 25, 1997.

ITEM DESCRIPTION Assorted Chairs Assorted Desks Shelving Units Book Shelves Sewing Machine and Stool Rowing Machine Treadmill

Electric Kitchen Stove Food Carts Microwave

Miscellaneous Tables

Piano

Stereo’s

Typewriters

IBM PS2 Model 55 Com¬ puters

Compute Monitors 2 Cycle Pump with Tank Numerous Other items.

The following vehicles will also be auctioned:

Ford Stake Truck with cherry picker

F37GCHJ2079 1987 Ford Van

1FBJS31HXHHB88905 1984 Ford Van

1FBHS21G3EWB21221 GMC Sierra

1GTDC1479JE52268 1 8 foot Sea Nymph Boat !

SEA86854A888 Yacht Club Boat Trailer

Cindy King ' Clerk ;

Van Buren Township ) Publish: Oct. 23, 1997 1

PUBLIC AUCTION ;

Repos, company cars, < municipal vehicles, » featuring: NBD Bank, Old ' Kent Bank, City of Taylor, J City of Wayne and many , more. Oct. 23, 1997, 4pm, • Detroit Auto Auction, * 20911 Gladwin, Taylor, J 313-285-7300.

Legals, cont. on C-6 |

BELLEVILLE

CANTON

INKSTER

ROMULUS

WAYNE

WESTLAND

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fk E&m MONEY fk MAKE FIRHENDS fk HAVE FUN

Delivering your local newspaper.

Accepting Applications

FOB DRIVERS JS

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To deliver to Local Area Businesses

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL RITA AT 729-4000

Classified

CLASSIFIED DEADLINES

THURSDAY EDITION: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday SUNDAY EDITION: 2:00 p.m. Friday

729-3300

Page C-6

Oct. 23, 1997

697-9191

STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF WAYNE CLAIMS NOTICE Independent Probate RLE NO. 97-582805-IE Estate of Beulah Morris Deceased, SS# 375-12 7530.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be bar¬ red or affected by the following:

The decedent, whose last known address was 13599 Huron River Drive, Romulus, Ml 48174, died September 26, 1997. An instrument dated October 6, 1995 has been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the inde¬ pendent personal representative, Thomas B. Morris, 13599 Huron River Dr., Romulus, Ml 48174 or to both the independent personal representative and the WAYNE County Probate Court, Detroit, Ml 48226, within four months of the date of publication of this Notice. Notice is fur¬ ther given that the estate will thereafter be assigned and distributed to the per¬ sons entitled to it.

Brian A. Oakley P-40682 Attorney

36830 Goddard Road PO Box 74086 Romulus, Ml 48174 (313) 941-1920

Publish: October 23, 1997

8. Entertainment

HAYRIDES AND Pump¬ kins, Sat. and Sun., Mid- dlebelt between King and West roads, follow signs.

9. Lost & Found

FOUND in Presidental Es- tates-Belleville. A black cat, long hair, 1 yr., fully declawed. Please call (313)481-9011. Please leave message on ma¬ chine.

LOST DOG. black, fuzzy looks like a Schnauzer, his name is Muggy, about 40 lbs., no collar, in Belleville area. If found call 697 9366.

LOST, GOLD Cameo ring $30 reward. Call 722 9048. Thank you, Dorothy Vallery, 213 Henry Ruff, Inkster, Ml 48141.

LOST: American Eskimo rhale, pure white, 2 ft tall 18 lbs., wearing 101 Dal matians collar, Michigan Humane Society Tag only on collar, and tatoo on tummy. REWARD IS OF¬ FERED. Call (313) 942 9388.

32. Help Wanted

$40,000 AVERAGE

Wanted immediately, 2 men or women for execu¬ tive sales position.

*5 day work week *401 K Plan *Demo program available

‘Health insurance available *No auto sales experience necessary

Our top performers earn up to $9000 per month. Successful sales in any profession preferred. Call Mr. Whitener,

Briarwood Ford 313-429-8806

ACCEPTING APPLICA-

TIONS, all positions, Sign of the Beef Carver. Flexible hours,

hospitalization, dental. Apply any time. 7667 Wayne Rd., Westland.

ART VAN FURNITURE

Sales person needed. Commission, salary, full benefits. Apply within: Art Van Furniture, 8300 Wayne Rd., Westland, ask for Paul Evola.

ART VAN FURNITURE

needs a housekeeper, full or part time avail. Apply within: Art Van Furniture, 8300 Wayne Rd.

ASSISTANT GROUP HOME MANAGER

Position available in Plymouth area. Must have valid drivers license. Prefer one year group home training. Competitive wage and full benefits. Call 313 454-3764 ask for Michelle or 313-581-3019.

BABYSITTER NEEDED

Merriman school area, days. Call 941-7132.

BODY PERSON/ PAINTER

For heavy equipment. In surance, 401 K, uniform Call 292-6407.

CAFE

Accepting applications for a 12 Hour Night Shift opening in our Cafeteria within our manufacturing plant. Ideal candidate should possess experi¬ enced in the food services industry, customer service, and cash register opera¬ tion. Great people, very clean facilities and a full benefit package is avail¬ able including shift premi¬ um, vacations, medical, prescriptions, dental, 401 K and profit sharing. Apply to:

1351 Hlx (1/2 Mile S. of Ford)

Westland, Ml 48185 Mon. thru Fri. 8am-4pm EOE

CERTIFIED NURSE AIDES:

Good wages, excellent benefits, wonderful place to work. Call us: N. Raupp, Adm. or M. Robinette, D.O.N. 313-482-9423, ext. 12 or 13. Gilbert Residence, 203 S. Huron, Ypsi.

CHIROPRACTIC ASSIS¬ TANT wanted. Looking for sweet, spirited, optimistic, non-judgmental person with loyal, creative abilities for a 40 hour week plus job with a happy bunch of chiropractic fanatics. Look¬ ing for a problem solver. 313-728-8100.

CASHIERS

WANTED

Flexible hours. Good pay Ideal for moms (example: 10-2). Call 266-9120.

CENA

The Advance Nursing Center is taking applica¬ tions for Nurse Aides, all shifts, full time positions. Call for an appointment. 313-278-7272.

CLERICAL

Manufacturing Co. in Western suburb has an opening for a clerical posi¬ tion. Minimum 1 yr. high school drafting, inventory control, expediting orders, phone quotes and limited typing. Must be computer literate. Call 313-326 1601.

DAY HOSTESS Days and weekends available. In¬ quire within, M-F.

DENNY’S

Immediate interviews for Cooks, Dishwashers, Servers, Host/Hostesses, Night Managers, part time Managers, Dining Room Supervisors.

9559 Middlebelt Rd., Romulus 313-946-4630 EOE

DENTAL

ASSISTANT

For busy general dental practice. Experience necessary. 941-0343.

DENTAL

POSITIONS

AVAILABLE

HYGIENIST, ASSISTANTS AND RECEPTIONISTS

Modem office in Canton. Experience preferred, but willing to train. Excellent benefits package. Walk-in interviews being conduct¬ ed Monday, Oct. 20, 1997 from 10am-3pm and Fri¬ day, Oct. 24, 1997 from 8am-1pm and 2pm-4pm. To schedule an interview call (313) 582-8150 and ask for Beth.

DENTAL RECEPTIONIST

career, for general prac¬ tice, full time, full benefits, Call 479-1365.

DIRECT CARE Staff for Romulus area. $6.50 to $6.75 per hour. No ex¬ perience necessary. Career advancement, full benefits, full and part time, afternoons, midnights and weekends. Call 810-674- 5862.

DIRECT CARE STAFF

Very well managed Bel¬ leville Group Home needs caring staff to serve developmental^ disabled ladies. HS diploma or GED and Mi drivers license required. Full/part time positions starting at $6.50/ hr. Excellent benefits. Call Judy, 313-699-6543.

DIRECT CARE staff needed to teach & super¬ vise highly independent young adults in a clean, well managed home, 1-275 & Ecorse Rd area. Excel¬ lent benefit pkg., paid train¬ ing & vacation, variety of shifts avail. Good driving record & valid Ml drivers license a must. Competi¬ tive wages offered. Call Mon - Fri, 8am to 10pm, 313-397-6955.

DIRECT CARE AID

Advance your skills, talent and abilities. We will invest in your future and provide all training and advance¬ ment opportunity. This po¬ sition requires genuine interest in people and car¬ ing for them. Benefits in¬ clude health and dental, full/part time, up to $7 per hour. 753-4804.

DIRECT CARE WORKER

Mature, dependable people needed with drivers license. 728-8797.

DRIVER/SEMI

Romulus area. CDL/A License required. $8 per hour to start with $500 minimum guaranteed. 248-559-7744.

DIRECT CARE

To work in AIS facility. All shifts available. Full & part time. Must be 18 years or older and have a valid drivers license and high school diploma or equivalent. 313-537-9058 Redford area, 313-584- 7118 Dearborn area.

DRIVERS NEEDED

Part time, to deliver for lo¬ cal Wayne County Newspaper. Must have own truck or van. Call 729- 4000, ask for Rita.

EXPERIENCED DOG GROOMER

Needed at Terry’s K-9 Design. Please call Terry at 313-722-6340.

EXPERIENCED COOKS and WAITRESSES

For all shifts at Wayne Red Apple Restaurant. Apply in person, 32711 Michigan Ave., Wayne.

EXPERIENCED DOG GROOMER

Needed at Terry’s K-9 Design. Please call Terry at 313-722-6340.

FRIENDLY ENERGETIC

People to work in group home. Will train. $6.50 to start, full benefits. 728- 2821 or 697-8339.

FRONT DESK CLERK $6/HR.

Country Hearth Inn Bed & Breakfast

1-275 and Michigan Ave., in Canton is hiring vibrant and outgoing individuals for the above positions. Call 721-5200 for im¬ mediate interview.

FULL TIME, live-in nanny needed. Mature, respon¬ sible lady, light housekeeping & cooking. Must have transportation, occasional travel required. Room, board, salary & health insurance. Referen¬ ces required. Call Lisa at 525-8422.

FUNDRAISING IDEAS

Earn extra money selling subscriptions to your local paper. The more you sell, the more you earn. For more information call Andrea at 729-4000.

GENERAL LABOR, full time position with benefits after probationary period, experience not required, must have a valid driver's license and pass a pre¬ employment drug screen test. Abtrex Industries, 28530 Reynolds, Inkster Ml 48141.

GENERAL OFFICE HELP WANTED

Dependable, responsible person needed to do filing, typing and general office work. Please apply in person. 1647 Inkster Rd., Garden City.

GOLDEN CARE 697-0888 Openings for home health aides, benefits avail. Call 9 am-5 pm, 697-5952 or 5 pm-9 pm, 697-9351.

JANITOR

Seeking a dependable janitor. Apply at Saturn Electronics, 28450 Northline Rd., Romulus. 941-8100.

JANITORIAL

Part time day position in the Westland area. 3 hours per day, Mon. -Fri. with flex¬ ible hours. $6.50 to start. Call 479-WORK.

JOBS, JOBS, JOBS

GENERAL LABOR-

Canton, Belleville. All shifts. Long-term. Steel toe boots required. $6+/hr. LIGHT INDUSTRI AL- Wayne, Canton. $6+/hr. Light work, clean environment. Long-term. 1st shift.

HI-LO- Romulus, Belleville. Licensed. All shifts. $7+/hr. MACHINE OPERATORS/ INSPECTORS- Romulus, Taylor. 1st & 2nd shifts. Evaluation hire. $7+/hr.

EXPRESS SERVICES 313-467-5450

JANITORIAL AREA MANAGER OFFICE CLEANERS DAY ATTENDANTS

Progressive growing build¬ ing maintenance company has immediate full and part time positions in Ypsilanti, Belleville, Ann Arbor and Canton areas. Drug/alco¬ hol free work place. Bene¬ fits. Call for info., 313-421- 9254 or 1-800-851-6122.

JANITORIAL

Commercial Cleaning Company seeking office cleaners. $6-$9 per hour. 248-966-1200.

JANITORIAL, days, full time with benefits, M-F, Romulus area. 810-759- 3700.

LAUNDRY/

HOUSEKEEPING

Special Tree Neuro Care Center located in Romu¬ lus, Ml has full time/part time day, afternoon and midnight positions avail¬ able in laundry/house¬ keeping. No expenence necessary - will train. Call Vickie Lambert at (313) 941-1142 ext. 140. E.O.E.

LIGHT PACKAGING WAYNE

Automotive supplier of paint products needs em¬ ployees on days to work on their processing line. 7:30am to 4pm, Mon. through Fri. Occasional Saturdays. Drug free work¬ ing environment. Call for appointment. $6.00 per hour, ment increases.

ARCADIA STAFF RESOURCES 15455 DIX (Galleria Plaza)

MED

COORDINATOR

Medical Coordinator posi¬ tions available. Prefer WCLS trained with 6 months experience, valid drivers license and com¬ petitive wage. Call 313 677-7929.

LIVE-IN Direct Care Worker for AFC Home. Call 313-722-8999 for interview.

LUMBER SORTERS and

nailers needed in Romulus area for outdoor work, $6. 70/hr with overtime, chance to advance. 246- 559-7744.

MAINTENANCE

TECHNICIAN

Immediate opening for full time position. Must have experience in machine repair, trouble shooting and be self motivated. Welding and electrical ex¬ perience preferred. Excel¬ lent benefits and above average starting pay. If in¬ terested call:

Metal Improvement Co. * Eddie D. Holcomb Plant Engineer 313-397-8400

MECHANIC

TRAINEE

For general repairs on trucks an trailers. Apply at Cummings Dealer, 28601 Hildebrandt, Romulus.

NURSING

ASSISTANT

Freestanding inpatient long term and Subacute rehabilitation facility in Romulus, seeks full and part time nursing assist¬ ants for the afternoon and midnight shifts. Starting hourly wage $7.00 plus shift differential for week¬ ends and midnights. Indi¬ vidual must have stable work history, good moral character and experience working in a group home, nursing home and/or re¬ habilitation facility. Excel¬ lent benefits: paid lunch, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, paid training, health/den- tal/optical plans. 401 K re¬ tirement plan, paid vaca¬ tion, sick and personal days and paid holidays. Must meet eligibility re~ quirements for benefits. Applications are being ac¬ cepted at 39000 Chase Rd., Romulus, Ml or con¬ tact Bettye Milledge at 941-1142 ext 129. E.O.E.

business and Service Directory

Air

Conditioning

ALAN’S

Air Ocndi tinning & Heating Inc. 20+yrs. exp. serving Wayne Co.

Central Air Starting at: SI 300 • 2 Ton Unit

Quality Work Flexible Hours for your Convience

313-326-4481

“ Your Satisfaction is Our Bussiness!n

Romans 14:12 ^

Builder

DAVID OLSON

Building and home Repair

Liceiucd & Injured (Since 1960)

Additions * Sun Rooms - Decks Glass - Mirrors - Kitchens & Baths Roofing - Siding - Gutters Basement Leaks Repaired

313-278-9105

Ceramic Tile

VAL-TILE

Ceramic tile distributors Wholesale Price Installation Available Expert Service

313-981-4360

Collision

Repair

BURHOP’S

COLLISION

112 Davis - Belleville 699-3641

Body & Fender Repair Complete Glass Installation Import & Domestic

Owner - Alan Arndt

Educational

Self Help-Educational Invest in your teen or preteen's future and help them realize their potential. Learn: Goal Setting, Decision Making, Self Confidence. Failure. Responsibility, & more. Former Councelor, Caring Coach. 313-641-0766. Robert

For info on how to rent this space call Diane at

729-3300

• Electrical Contrators

BRATCHER

ELECTRIC

RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL CITY CERT. REPAIRS RE-MODEL NEW SERVICES All Electrical Supplies Available Complete Customer Satisfaction 722-0037

Entertainment

SOUNDS

(Specializing in CD's) ANY OCCASION Karaoke Fog Machine Lights BOB

KLIEMANN (313) 928-9639

Finish

Carpentry

COMPLETE

HOME

IMPROVEMENT

Specialized In Kitchen & Bath

Free Estimates Call Marc

(313)595-3696

Firewood

Seasoned

Firewood

$60 Face Cord - Delivered

941-5509

Handyman

ALL TYPES

New & Repair Work Retired Man and Sons.

248471-2600

39 yrs. ol home repair experience.

For info on how to rent this space call Rita at

729-3300

Handyman

YOU BUY- I INSTALL

Plaster - Drywall Remodeling - Painting Ceramic Installation/repair FREE ESTIMATES

Don

(313) 729-3742

ELECTRICIAN/

HANDYMAN

• Remodeling •

• New Construction •

• Service Changes • Home & Office Repair

24 HOUR EMERGENCY

Rick

427-8141

Handyman

EXPERIENCED IN

• Carpentry • Cement Work • Painting Interior/Exterior

No Job Too Small Ron 461-1951

Hauling

GENERAL

SERVICE

Will tear down garage, clean basement, remove & haul junk

313-422-1582

Heating

AROMA AIR

Mechanical

Contractor

• Service

• Repair

• Instalatlon

• Licensed

Furnace Inspections & City Violations corrected.

Ge! 2 estimates & call us

• Air Cleaners

• Power Humidifiers

*$1350 Furnace Installed

•While Supplies Last, Limited Time Only 75,000 BTU 80% Effective Umited Duel Work - Plenum, Return Air Transition 5yr (manufacturer)

Part Warranty

313-780-0159

Heating & Cooling

HEATING • AIR CONDITIONING

Sales • Service Installations

Humidifiers • Duct Work Boilers

Low Rates! Uc. & Ins Finandng Avail.

313-937-0785

Central Custom Heating & Cooling

•Residential ‘Commercial •Service ‘Installation •Duck Work ‘Financing Available Free Estimates Licensed & Insured 699-5129

Hobbies

WORLD OF ROCKS

Visit Our Bead Shop Also, Minerals, Fossils & Natural Jewelery

@Carousel Mall

Across from SuperK

41677 Ford Rd.,

Canton Fri-Sat - Sun

981-3080

Landscaping

SUMMER SAVINGS

Bradley’s Lawn & Snow

10% off all competitors written bids on...

• Landscaping

• Lawn Mowing

• Tree & bush trimming & removal • Etc.

Call today tor your FREE estimate

785-7110

Moving & Hauling

D & J MOVING & HAULING

Clean-up, hauling, disposal of misc. items and debris. We haul anything. SMALL LOCAL MOVES WESTLAND

(313) 729-1223

Musical

Equipment

Guitars - Amps Basses - Banjos Lap Steels - RA.’s Mirror Balls Pin Spots Neon Lightstix Temporary Tattoo's VICTOR MUSIC STUDIO 2146 S. Wayne Rd Westland

(1 Mile N. of Mich. Ave.)

722-9050

Massage

Therapy

Ladies • Treat yourself to a frim massage.

Good strong hands.

Masseur Richard, 313-435-0645

Tues-Sat 7am-4pm ($45/hr)

Gift Certificates Available $10 Off With Ad

Painting

JIM'S

POWER WASH PAINTING

(313) 467-5686 Interior & Exterior Painting

Power Wash Parking Lots & Driveways

First Quality Custom Painting Commercial-Residential 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE Ralph Starr, Owner

Phone:

313-595-8254

E-Mail: Thestarrman@msn.com

Plumbing

MIKE HART’S PLUMBING & HOME IMPROVEMENTS

• Lowest Prices In Town

• All work guaranteed

* No Job too small

* Electronic Sewer & Drain Cleaning

Specializing in Kitchens, baths & cemamic tile

313-721-6395

Plastering

PLASTER & PAINTING

We take care of all your wall & ceiling needs including custom textured ceilings. Professional, clean repairs.

Plastering by Dave, Inc. Phono (313) 249-5734

Plumbing

CARTER BLDG. & MAINT.

Independent-Ucensed/lnsured MASTER PLUMBER Low Rates-AII Plumbing NEW OR REPAIR Sewers/drains cleaned CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED CALL DAN (313) 676-8497 Pager 1-800-518-1260

Princess

House

ACT NOW WITH PRINCESS HOUSE

and recieve $250 of Princess House Merchandise for $36. This includes and $50 for $15 when you motion this ad. For more information call Brenda Smith 313-699-6414

Reading and Math Tutoring

Help your child this summer.

Improve academic skills Develop math proficiency Learn phonic sounds Become a better reader

Experienced, caring teacher Six-week session July-Aug 15, 1997 Register Today

(313) 729-0501

Roofing

J & D Roofing

Residential &

Flat Roof Specialists.

W e also do repairs:

•Siding ‘Gutters ‘Decks W ill beat ary wrlttm Estimates, Guaranteed.

(Senior Citizen Discount)

Call 722-3102

LITTLE’S

CONSTRUCTION INC.

Roofing, siding, gutters An Additions Specialist Free Estimates Licensed/Insured

313-326-9437

BARNETT

Roofing & Siding

•Roofing

•Gutters

•Siding

•Trim

Licensed & Insured 27 years in business

Canton

Call now for a Free Estimate

397-8122

For info on how to rent this space call Diane at

729-3300

Top Soil

TOP SOIL SAND & GRAVEL

Will Load or Deliver!

699-0004

Transmissions

TRANSMISSIONS

Chuck Reavis “Charlie Tranny" 313-802-6268

Local Call Phone ‘It no answer. I'm probably giving someones transmission my undi¬ vided attention. Please leave a message so I can do the same lor you. 9

AMERICAN

CLASSICS

Specialized IN: New Windows - Siding Trim - Gutters Licensed Insured 23 years exp.

CALL JIM (313) 697-2085

Remodeling

PRECISION BUILDING CO., INC.

Serving our customers for 25 years Roofing • Siding • Gutters W indows • Kitchens

24 Hour Emergency Service

Free Estimates • Financing Available Licensed • Insured Sr. Citizen Discounts

313-541-5707

Tree

Service

JESSE’S TREE SERVICE

•Trimming •Removal •Stump Removal SINCE 1953 FREE ESTIMATES 595-6407 722-3026

(EVENINGS)

POWERS TREE SERVICE

FREE ESTIMATES INSURED & REGISTERED •Tree, Shrub & Stump Removal •Tree, Shrub & Hedge Trimming 425-7617

PROFESSIONAL TREE SERVICE

Stump/Tree/Shrub Removal Tree Trimming Wooded Site Clearing FREE ESTIMATES SR CITIZEN DISCOUNT 721-1255

Tutor

I’d like to teach your child to read.

CALL

487-0774

Upholstery

MASTER CUSTOM COVERS & UPHOLSTERY

Air Craft - Auto - Boat Home - Office Furniture Any and All Sewing & Upholstering Needs Contact Winnie (313) 480-0580

For info on how to rent this space call Diane at

729-3300

UPHOLSTERING

Furniture 50 years experience

941-2208

Waterproofing

LEAKY BASEMENT?

Mr. B’s Basement Waterproofing

Licensed - Guaranteed FHA Approved Methods Free Estimates

753-9226 928-04501

Scrap Metal & Paper

CASH for SCRAP

Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Scrap Iron,

Cast, Etc.

We accept Bundled Newspapers & Broken Down Cardboard

L & L Recycling

34939 Brush St., Wayne, Ml 1 blk. S. of Mich. Ave,, 1 blk. E. of Wayne Rd. (Behind John Rogin Buick)

(313) 728-1010

Mon. -Fri. 8 ajn. to 5 pjtL Sat. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Page C-7

CLASSIFIED DEADLINES

THURSDAY EDITION: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday SUNDAY EDITION: 2:00 p.m. Friday

729-3300

Oct. 23, 1997

NEEDED

IMMEDIATELY

Newspaper Advertising sates person for rapidly grbwing Western Wayne County newspaper group to call on Auto Dealers in a 3 county area. Salary + commission + mileage. Full benefit package. Con¬ tact Ron at (313) 729-4000 for appointment.

NOW HIRING

All positions. Inquire within: Bob Evans, 30987 Flynn Dr.; Romulus. (Metro Air¬ port Area).

OFFICE SUPPORT Temp-Hire and Temporary

Receptionist - Mulit-line phone, general office du¬ ties, computer knowledge a plus. Farm. Hills and Li¬ vonia.

Customer Service - Good communication skills and light data entry. Livonia.

Administrative Asst. - Mi¬ crosoft Office skills a must. Southfield, Livonia and Farm. Hills.

Data Entry - Accuracy ^nd Attention to detail Farm. Hills, Livonia.

Call Brenda Now for Appointment (248) 477-1262 ARCADIA STAFF RESOURCES

OFFICE CLEANING

couple needed in Livonia, Mon-Fri (late evenings), and Sat after 3 p.m. 15 hours weekly, excellent wages. 313-421-8620.

OFFICE POSITION

Person wanted for part time office help. M-F, 9- 3pm. Duties include: Answering phones, filing, data entry, etc. Please submit resume for con¬ sideration to: 44141 Yost Rd., Belleville, Ml 481 1 1 or fax to: 313-397-1160.

PLASTICS

We are a Tier I manufac-’ turer of automotive plastic injection molding products and a customer oriented supplier of interior and ex¬ terior plastic trim com¬ ponents with presses that range up to 1 500 tons.

Supervisor

Well seasoned individual with a minimum of three years supervisory ex¬ perience in injection mold¬ ing with excellent people skills. Committed to con¬ tinuous improvement.

We offer TOP WAGES and a benefit package that in¬ cludes a 401 K plan. To join our operation, send your resume, with salary re¬ quirements to:

Human Resources P.O Box 970993 Ypsilanti, Ml 48197

PLASTICS

We are a Tier I manufac¬ turer of automotive plastic injection molding products and a customer oriented supplier of interior and ex¬ terior plastic trim com¬ ponents with presses that range up to 1 500 tons.

Process Technician

Minimum of three years proven experience. Press machine set up/shut down. Fine tune adjustments, pressure machine setting and process verification.

We offer TOP WAGES and a benefit package that in¬ cludes a 401 K plan. To join our operation, send your resume, with salary re¬ quirements to:

Human Resources P.O. Box 970933 Ypsilanti, Ml 48197

PART TIME COOK

Home style cooking in a pleasant retirement com¬ munity with flexible days. Some expenence needed. Call Lois, 729-3946. EOE.

PROPERTY

MANAGEMENT

Company in need of ex¬ perienced apartment managers. Must have at least two years expenen¬ ce managing at least 200 units or more. Call 248- 354-9900, Ext. 891 or fax resume to: 248-351-4888.

CLASSIFIED ADS REALLY WORK!! CALL 729-3300

NOW!

OBITUARIES

BALLARD, EDITH BLACKWELL RICHARD BARTH. FERN DANIELSON, WILLIAM (DANNY)

DEWULF, RAYMOND DOCKETT, LEO JR. DORMAN, MARY ESSENBERG, DALE LANDEENE, MABEL MCBRIDE, SAMUEL MCDONALD, HELEN RAYMOND, IRENE WELCH, DONNY WILLIAMS, IRENE YOUNG, MARTHA Zl(.KA, MARY

BALLARD, EDITH

Age 78, of Napa, passed away October 15, 1997. Dear mother of Eugene, Le^ Otis, Geraldine Eg- gers and Judith. Also sur¬ vived by 1 brother, 3 sis¬ ters, 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Ser¬ vices were held October 2h at Cadillac Memorial Gardens, West. Local ar¬ rangements by Uht Fu¬ neral Home.

BARTH, FERN

Age 91, of Ohio (formerly of. Wayne), passed away Oot. 13, 1997. Loving wife of ;the late Edward. Dear mbther of Mrs. Orland (Shirley) Hankins. Mrs. Frank (Pat) Shaffer, Ed¬ ward Jr. and Bruce and the latle Jean Ann Benner. Also survived by 2 broth¬ ers, 1 sister, 14 grandchil¬ dren, 25 great grandchil¬ dren and 5 great-great grandchildren. Services were held Oct. 16 at the Shields Funeral Home in Forest Ohio.

BLACKWELL RICHARD

Age 65. of Wayne, passed away October 13, 1997. Beloved husband of Pen¬ ny. Dear father of Gloria Carroll, Sharon Woodman, Michael Wicker and Chad Wicker. Also survived by mother-in-law, Virginia Paxton, 1 brother, 5 grand- children and 4 great grandchildren. Services were held October 15 at Uht Funeral Home. Cre¬ mation rites were accord¬ ed.

DANIELSON, WILLIAM (DANNY)

Age 78, of Westland, passed away October 7, 1997. Beloved husband of Mary. Dear father of Mar¬ cia La Bonce and Dennis (Della). Also survived by 2 brothers, 1 sister, 5 grand- children and 3 great grandchildren. Retires U.S. Navy recruiting officer in the city of Wayne. Ar¬ rangements by Uht Fu¬ neral Home.

DEWULF, RAYMOND

Age 61, of Brooklyn, Ml, passed away October 10, 1997. Beloved husband of Joyce. Dear father of Dar¬ lene (Ken) Reinke, Diane (Derek) Briley. Loving son of Venus Savitskie. Also survived by 4 brothers, 5 sisters and 4 grandchil¬ dren. Services were held October 14 at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church with interment at Glen Eden Lu¬ theran Memorial Par1<. Ar¬

rangements by Uht Fu¬ neral Home.

DOCKETT, LEO, JR.

Age 56, of Wayne, passed away October 6, 1997. Be¬ loved husband of Edith Louise. Dear father of Kim¬ berly Trent, Leo, III, Joel Michel and Sean Padraic. Loving son of Leo and the late Mildred. Also survived by 2 sisters, 3 brothers and 6 grandchildren. Ser¬ vices were held October 11 at Uht Funeral Home with cremation rites ac¬ corded.

DORMAN, MARY

Age 83, of Wayne, passed away October 16, 1997. Dear mother of Brenda (Henry) Quandt. Step¬ mother of Delores Monarty and Judy Spencer. Also survived by 1 brother, 4 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Ser¬ vices were held October 18 at Uht Funeral Home with interment at Par1<view Cemetery.

ESSENBERG, DALE

Age 61, of Wayne, passed away October 19, 1997. Beloved husband of Bren¬ da. Dear father of Diana, Terrie (Greg) Susick, Mark, Carla (Doug) Rakotz and Roy (Cynthia) Buchanan. Also survived by 1 brother, 2 sisters, 8 grandchildren and 1 godson. Services were held October 22 at Uht Funeral Home with in¬ terment at Cadillac Me¬ morial Gardens, West. Cremation rites were ac¬ corded.

LANDEENE, MABEL

Age 96, of Plymouth, passed away October 16, 1997. Dear mother of Nan¬ cy (William) Kochevar and the late Judith Brotherton and Ruth Moyers. Also survived by 8 grandchil¬ dren and 1 great grand¬ child. Services were held October 18 at St. John Neumann Church with in¬ terment at Glen Eden Me¬ morial Park. Memorials to the church in form of mass offerings would be appre¬ ciated^ _ _ _

MCBRIDE, SAMUEL

Age 77, of Westland, passed away October 15, 1997. Beloved husband of Annie. Dear father of Catherine, Anne (Charles) Schultheis and the late Janice. Also survived by 1 grandson. Services were held October 18 at Ver- meulen Funeral Home with interment at Glen Eden Memorial Park. Memorials to Arbor Hospice, Ann Ar¬ bor, would be appreciated.

MCDONALD, HELEN

Age 82, of Plymouth, passed away October 16, 1997. Beloved wife of Law¬ rence. Dear mother of Grace (Fred) Krause and Bemiece (Charles) Merry- field. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Services were held October 18 at Vermeulen Memorial Fu¬ neral Home with interment at Parkview Memorial Park. Memorials to Angela

Hospice, Livonia, would be appreciated.

RAYMOND, IRENE

Age 87, of Milford, passed away October 6, 1997. Be¬ loved wife of the late Har¬ vey. Dear mother of Rita Overstreet, Pearl Cardin- Papin and Harvey Ray¬ mond, Jr. Also survived by 27 brothers and sisters, 19 grandchildren and 47 great grandchildren. Ser¬ vices were held October 10 at S.S. Simon & Jude Catholic Church with inter¬ ment at St. Mary's Ceme¬ tery. Arrangements by Uht Funeral Home.

WELCH, DONNY

Age 20, of Canton, passed away. Loving fiance of Te¬ resa Ussery. Beloved fa¬ ther of Rachel. Dear son of Deniece (Billy) Brown and Wendell (Mary) Welch. Also survived by 5 broth¬ ers and 1 sister. Grandson of Marianne Thorpe, Ave- rel Welch, Buford and Jeannme Music and the late Thomas Thorpe and Betty Welch. Services were held October 20 at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home with entombment at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Me¬ morials for the care and education of Rachel would be appreciated.

WILLIAMS, IRENE

Age 98, of Westland, passed away October 16, 1997. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Williams. Dear mother of Kay Beard and Bill Williams. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Ser¬ vices were held October

20 at St. Norbert Catholic Catholic Church with inter¬ ment at St. Hedwig Ceme¬ tery. Arrangements by John N. Santeiu & Son Fu¬ neral Home. Memorials to Angela Hospice, Livonia, would be appreciated.

YOUNG, MARTHA

Age 80, of Westland, passed away October 6, 1997. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Dear mother of Nora Belle (Durward) Brittain, Bettie (William) Peters, Carolyn Sue (Ray) Clayton, Wilma Rosa (Jim) Molitor, David (Joyce), Dana (Jean), Joseph Rob¬ ert (Kay) and Jerry Wayne (Louise). Grandmother of

21 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and the late Ray Ray Clayton. Services were held Octo¬ ber 9 at Uht Funeral Home with interment at Parkview Cemetery. Family sug¬ gests memorials to the Heart Foundation.

ZILKA, MARY

Age 70, of Taylor, passed away October 19, 1997. Beloved wife of Max. Dear mother of Robert (Judy), Ronald, Rhonda (Barry) Clark. Stepdaughter of Gertrude Clarke. Also sur¬ vived by 3 grandchildren. Services were held Octo¬ ber 22 at Crane Funeral Home with interment at Michigan Memorial Park. Memorials to St. Pauls UCC.

POLICE

COURT OFFICER

Court Officer needed for grant funded position. Du¬ ties include administering breathalizer and drug tests to offenders and bench warrant arrests. Must have police officer training. E.O.E. Send resume be¬ fore 10-31-97 to: Court Ad¬ ministrator, 34th District Court, 1131 Wayne Rd., Romulus, Ml, 48174-1491.

PRODUCTION

LABOR

Metal stamping facility is actively seeking produc¬ tion labor. Starting wage $7.50 per hour. $8 after 90 days. Full benefits. Apply in person, Tuesdays or Thursdays from 8am-12 noon.

Wellington Industries 39555 1-94 S. Service Dr.

Belleville, Ml (1/2 mile E. of Haggerty)

RECEPTIONIST/

CUSTOMER

SERVICE

For full time. Westland business seeking an indi¬ vidual to perform general office duties as well as phone and computer skills in a customer service or¬ ientated environment. Must have strong commu¬ nication skills, both verbal and written and be well or¬ ganized. Could develop¬ ment to a career position for the right person. Com¬ petitive wages and bene¬ fits. Send resume to: P.O. Box 85400, Westland, Ml. 48185.

REPS NEEDED

One of Americas fastest growing telecommunica¬ tions company needs reps, in this area. Offers personal freedom and a chance to motivate others. Flex. hrs. and great pay. Call 699-6395, after 6pm.

ROOM AT THE TOP

Due to the promotions in the immediate area, three openings now exist for SPORTS-MINDED per¬ sons in the local area of a FORTUNE 500 company. If selected, you will be giv¬ en three weeks classroom training at our expense.

We provide complete com¬ pany benefits: major med¬ ical, dental, life insurance, plus 401 K plan.

$20,000-$40,000 first year income potential and all promotions are based on merit, not seniority. To be accepted, you need to be bondable, pleasant per¬ sonality, be ambitious, ea¬ ger to get ahead and free to start work immediately. We are particularly inter¬ ested in leadership ability and people looking for genuine career opportu¬ nity.

For a confidential interview appointment, please call Employer Representa¬ tives, Mr. Schumm NOW (800)238-0996. EOE/M/F

SALES HELP

Sears watch and jewlery repair, part-time, new store in Westland mall, no ex¬ penence necessary, call 1- 800-732-2601.

RESIDENT AID

Full and part time position available at Westland Family Homeless Shelter. Duties include: Direct sup¬ port, monitoring and en¬ forcing program, serving meals, light cleaning and documentation. Hourly wage: $6.75, plus benefits.

To apply send resume to:

Wayne County Family Center S. Usher

30600 Michigan Ave. Westland, Ml 48186 721-0590

SALES POSITION

Salary plus commission for computer business in Belleville. Contact Ron at Motor City Micro, 697- 7292.

SECRETARY

Wanted, day shift. Electronics firm is seeking a good, dependable secretary. Good pay and benefits. Call 941-8100.

SECURITY Burns International

Has immediate full and part time openings. Medi¬ cal/Dental Benefits, paid vacations.

Please apply in person Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at:

9309 Middlebelt Rd., (at Wick, next to McDonald's)

313-946-5151 Equal Opportunity Employer

SECURITY

OFFICERS

Now hiring for Ann Arbor and Romulus areas. $7.00 per hour. Uniforms furnished. All shifts available.

Please call 1-248-354- 1 200 for application information.

PINKERTON SECURITY EOE M/F/V/H

TOW TRUCK DRIVER

Scrapbusters, Inc. is look¬ ing for experienced flatbed driver, 45 hours a week. $9.00 to start. Possible benefits. Call 313-722- 2250, ask for Tammy.

TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED

$7/hr. plus good benefit pkg. Call 313-729-3939.

VAN BUREN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Seeking vehicle operators for the position of school bus driver. Will train. Start¬ ing salary $8. 50/hr. Apply in person, Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-2pm, Van Buren Public Schools, Transp. Dept., 301 Davis, Belleville, Ml. 699-5100. EOE/M/F

VINYL &

ALUMINUM SIDERS

Needed immediately. Must have reliable transporta¬ tion. Call 8am-4pm, Mon.- Fri., 397-8122.

WAITSTAFF

Seeking mature, respon¬ sible persons to work full/ part time, 4-1 1pm. Blazo’s, 449 N. Wayne Rd. (near Cherry Hill Rd.) or call 10am-2pm, ask for John, 721-3743.

WAITSTAFF

Part time. Retirement com¬ munity in WEstland. No ex¬ perience needed. For early afternoons. 729-3946. EOE.

WANTED

H.V.A.C.

RESIDENTAL

SERVICE

TECHNICIAN

Must be experienced, benefits available, high wages. 722-3870, 9-5. Replies confidential.

WAREHOUSE/DELIVERY

for commercial laundry e- quipment company. Basic tools, work boots, excellent driving record, some over¬ night travel required. $8. 50/hr. + benefits, 90 day review. Apply in per¬ son at 30685 W. 8 Mile, Livonia (between Mer- riman/Middlebelt).

35. Situations Wanted

LOVING MOTHER of 2 will babysit, Belleville area, any age. Will provide lunch, snacks, potty train¬ ing. Call anytime 313-699- 8969.

40. Business Opportunity

EARN MONEY reading books! $30,000/yr. income potential. Details, 1-800- 513-4343, ext. Y-2597.

HOME BASED BUSINESS!!

FREE Info. & Catalog Call Independent WATKINS Rep. NOW! 1-888-274-8622.

HOME TYPIST PC users needed. $45,000 income potential. Call 1-800-513- 4343 Ext B-2597.

WELL ESTABLISHED

Grooming Shop in excel¬ lent Westland/Canton area for sale. Owner retiring. Excellent business opportunity. Call Terry at 722-6340.

WAITRESS AND BARTENDER

D.J.'s Quarterback Lounge, apply in person, 34830 Michigan Ave., Wayne.

50. Pets & Supplies

AKC CHINESE Shar Pei, Pugs and Pekingese puppies, males and females. Shots and wormed. 941-0535.

DOG KENNEL FENCE

Eight panels, 8 foot long x 5 foot high (I panel w/ entrance gate). $350. 697- 7317.

FREE KITTENS too good home. 699-0306.

LAB PUPS A.K.C., black, yellow and chocolate, females and males, 8 wks. old. Call 495-0177.

LAB PUPS, AKC, all shots, 2 yellow males, 16 wks. old. Call 697-0998.

LEAPING LIZARDS 2

iguanas, 2 separate aquariums, and

accessories, a $250 setup, asking $150. Call 699- 2241.

PIT BULL puppies, 5 weeks old, N/P $300, for more info call 277-5745. Bloodline: Wallace/ Hemphill.

55. Riding Horses Stables

HORSES FOR lease or sale. Arab, 2 geldings and 1 mare. 699-0306.

59. Auctions

BRAUN & HELMER AUCTION SERVICE

Lloyd R. Braun (313) 665-9646 Jerry L. Helmer (313) 994-6309

ESTATE AUCTION Sat., October 25, 7p.m., 32536 Michigan Ave, Wayne. Antiques, collectables, household goods, Christ¬ mas decorations, circa 1939 Birch dining room, drop front desk, chests, ta¬ bles, lamps, tools, glass¬ ware, 100's of misc. items. Inspection 9:30a.m. day of sale until sale time. J. Wof¬ ford, Auctioneer. 721- 1939.

ROLLO JUCKETTE Auctioneer

26 years experience farm equipment, estates, auctions of all kinds (313) 529-2388

60. Misc. j

Sales !

HUGE SALE, inside and out. Everything must go. All offers considered. Din¬ ing room table w/6 chairs,

2 port-a-cribs, Thomas or¬ gan, misc. furniture, sew¬ ing machines, dishes, lots of household items. Antique side rake, Trojan loader, tools, ladders, 2 picnic tables, high pres¬ sure power washer, horse tack, lots of mens misc. items. Oct. 24, 25, 26, 9a.m. to ? 6111 Rawson- ville, Belleville.

THE PRCUA Syrena Par¬ ents Club Holiday Craft Show is being held on Sat., Nov. 22, 1997 from 10am-4pm at the Dear¬ born Heights Canfield Community Center, 1801 N. Beech Daly. Table ren¬ tals are $22 and $19 and can be reserved by calling 313-565-9865 or 313-383- 1821.

YARD SALE Canton 2013 Elmhurst. Mini van, furni¬ ture, iguana, tent, free bees and more. October 25 & 26, 1 P.M. to 6 P.M.

YWCA RUMMAGE SALE

Oct. 25, 9am-3pm. 26279 Michigan Ave., between Beach Daly and John Daly. Lots of misc. items. Call 561-4110.

61 . Misc.

Items

15 COUNTERTOP vend¬ ing machines, new, mechanical, stylish red, white, and blue, 160 pep¬ permint patties per machine, good profit potential, $75 each, call, 941-1429 after 7pm.

1916 CHENEY

Phonograph, good

condition, works well. $150. 728-9780.

22" PUSH type lawn mow¬ er, like new, $35. 1 Mag wheel, 15\ fits Ford or Chrysler, $200. Call 464- 4103.

25" ZENITH wood console w/remote $50, Sand type pool filter $15, Wanted, 16 ft aluminum boat and trailer, 722-3817

6 FT DEEP chest freezer, white, in very good condi¬ tion (not in use), $500 or best offer. Call 955-624 8 after 6 pm. Ask for Grover or Patty Ervin.

ALMOND SIDE by side re¬ frigerator and stove, Call 697-7712.

ANTIQUE UPRIGHT

piano, in gorgeous condition, must sell, you move it, $75. Call 721- 2929.

APPLIANCE ONE OUTLET

‘Payment Plan •Reliable Units •2 yr. warranty avail.

467-8400

1912 Venoy Rd., Palmer Plaza

BEANIE BABIES currents, new releases, retired. Also Maple, Peace and Doodle Call 451-0560.

BRAND NEW wheel chair, black. Also brand new portable toilet, never been used. $500 or best offer. 313-563-3285.

BRASS BED, queen, new in box, complete with Or¬ tho set (in plastic). Cost, $1000, sacrifice, $325. 248-691-4468.

COUCH AND love seat, excellent condition, neutral colors, $300 for both. Entertainment center, oak, $90. Bookshelf, $45. Call 697-8498.

CRAFTSMAN SAW 10'

radial arm, excellent condition, used, $175. 30' electric stove, almond, self-cleaning, and microwave, $250. Call 699-2135.

DAY BED, white with brass, complete with mat¬ tresses and pop-up trundle. New in box cost $800, sell for $300 . 248- 691-4468.

DEER RIFLES, shot guns, muzzleloaders and commemoratives. 721- 7580.

ENGAGEMENT RING/

wedding band, 37 points, marquis, 8 little diamonds, 1 large marquis, 14kt, ab¬ solutely gorgeous, paid $3,500, worn for 1 month, sacrifice for $1,500 firm, will accept payments. 14kt. gold blue topaz, 2 small di¬ amonds, needs a little so- dering, paid $150 at orig. jewelers, will sacrifice for $90. Call Pam at 721- 2929.

REESE HITCHES equa¬ lizer bars and saddles, af for $100. Call 467-4851.

FREE FIREWOOD, you

cut and haul. Free heating oil tank, you haul. Free floor console stereo. Honky Tonk piano, needs tuning, $200. Call 422- 2061.

HALLOWEEN IS coming!!! Wedding dress, size 10. Slightly stained. $50. Call 722-2612.

LARGE BEDROOM set, with double mirror and frame. First $100 takes. 313-722-4618.

MATCHING LOVE seat and chair. Beige w/multi color design. Oak trim on front. Two years old. $200 or best. 313-397-3192.

ROLLER SKATES, ladies size 6, $5. Marble sink, 30', $15. Call 299-0259.

QUEEN SIZE bed head- board and frame (no mattresses), exc. condi-

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82. Wanted to Buy

INSTANT CASH

For old gold and diamonds and old watches and clocks

BILLON’S JEWELERS

1549 South Wayne Road Westland, Ml 48185

722-3839

tion, $100. 313-697-0019.

89. Apartments for Rent

Kirkridge Park Cooperative

Why Rent When You Can Own! Monthly Payments Start At:

1 BR $246 6 2 BR $295 3 BR $326

CALL 6S7-3S5S5

8205 Kirkridge Park Dr. • Belleville

(On Ecorse V2 Mile West of 1-275)

Most T BR units are accessible for Mobility Impaired Persons!

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RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

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• Lovely Apartments •Activity Coordinator

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729-3690

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Located at Annapolis & Venoy

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QUASAR/CALL jotter an swering machine, $10 Girls Huffy bicycle, $5 Maxell audio cassettes, 90 min., 25 pcs., $15. C/B SWR field strength meter, full feature, new, $5. Stain less steel kitchen sink 30X21 w/new Delta peer¬ less, washerless faucet, $25. Crystal table lamp w/ shade, 3 way bright brass base, $25. 500 LP records, all types of music, 60's-80's, includes turn¬ table, $75. Hoover, Ken- more, Eureka vacuum cleaner attachments, all $15. Homelite electric chain saw, needs repairs and B&D sharpening, sanding attachment, both $10. Three VCR's as is, all $15. New wicker picnic basket, $10. Call (313)425-8365.

QUEEN BEDROOM set, includes a firm mattress and a full size 3 pc. bed, $50. Floor model T.V., 25', $50. Call 467-7477.

RCA 19" color tv., $35. Aluminum storm door, $10. Mahogany dining table and 4 chairs, $450. Pio¬ neer 6’ woofers, 150 watts, $20. Musicians chair and music stand, clear plexiglass, both $15. Che¬ vy 350 V-8 engine, $135. Sony reel to reel stereo, 7', $35. Lawn mower, push type with catcher, $15. Vic¬ torian wall clock, hand crafted quartz movement, $50. Coat/hat rack, chrome, 6’, one piece con¬ struction, $40. Call 422- 2061.

SCHILUNG PIANO closet grand model needs tuning, $50. Fire place glass door set, brass trim, $25. Alu¬ minum storm door, $10. Steel entry door, 32' with window, $10. Chevy 350, V-8, 5.7L, $100. Call 422- 2061.

SEVEN PERSIAN

Himalayan mixed rag dolls, asking $75 each. Call 394- 0736, ask for Terry or Roger.

WHITE ALUMINUM storm door with screen, 36x80, good condition, $40. Call 721-3164.

66. Fuel

SEASONED FIREWOOD

$55 face cord, delivered. 313-697-9637.

75. Boats & Accessories

16 FT. FIBERGLASS V-

haul with 65hp Mercury on a little dude trailer, runs great, $1500. Call 721- 8614.

77. Recreational Vehicles

1970 WINNEBAGO, 36'

motorhome, road ready, 64,000 original miles, $6,500 or best. Call 313- 454-1404.

1976 HI-LO 19 ft., stove, refrigerator, bathroom, in A-1 condition, $2,000 or best offer. Call 467-4851 or beep: 385-6808.

89. Apartments for Rent

Park Hill Apartments

1 & 2 BR apartments, with fully equipped kitchen/dishwasher & home storage, central air, laundry facilities, carports, clubhouse w/sparkling pool. Fami¬ lies Welcome.

Located in Wayne on Venoy, 2 blocks North of Michigan Avenue.

32§°0070

AN APARTMENT TRILOGY

(Just W. of 1-275/1-94 Interchange near Metro Airport)

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

Dare You To Compare from $510 699-3555

BELLRIDGE Grac'ous Surroundings from $530 697-4343

ARCHWOOD A Triumph of Style from $550 697-0100

All feature: Microwaves, drapes or vertical blinds, dishwashers, balconies, club facilities, pools, tennis courts, exceptional architecture and landscaping.

All located in Belleville just off the 1-94 N. Service Drive, 1/4 mile W. of Haggerty exit.

Open Weekdays 11-6, Weekends 11-5

* Executive Furnished Units Available

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Affordable excellence by

SLATKIN COOPERATION

1973 TERRY, 22ft roof, AC, sleeps 6 to 8, $ 2500 or best offer. Call 295- 7679.

1975 COLEMAN CAMPER, canvas good shape, stove, sink, 110 Volt electric, new tires & bearings. Ideal for fall hun¬ ting & fishing trips, save on motel bills. Clean, must sell. First $725 or best offer. Call 313-467-1878.

1977 TRAVEL trailer, 21 ft., very clean in and out, room for 6. $2,950 or best offer. Call 467-4851.

1981 LEISURETIME, 21ft, sleeps 6, full bath, very claen in and out, $2,950 or best offer. Call 467-4851 or beep at 385-6808.

HONDA ODYSSEY four wheeler, “one of a kind,1 custom built, removable *leather“ doors, brand new spider track tires, w/brand new set, Lady owned, only on it two times, “power' climbs hills, needs brakes, must sell, must see, many extras, sacrifice, $900 firm Call Pam or Mark at 721 2929.

MANGO-DINGO all utility, only 3 mos. old, 5.5 HP, OVC roll bars, shoulder belt and more, $1,150. Call 697-2056.

82. Wanted To Buy

WANTED ANY old holiday items from 1800's to 1960’s. X-mas, Halloween, Easter, etc. Figural orna¬ ments, candy containers, figural & bubble lights, paper lanterns, valentines, etc. 1 item or whole col¬ lection. Call 467-4965.

87. Rooms for Rent

DORM STYLE, includes laundry facilities, kitchen, private entrance, and utilities. Phone hook-up available. Non-drinkers preferred. $75-$95/wk. Call Dan or Kim at 595- 3232.

AAA Deluxe Rooms HBO, refrigerator, low dai¬ ly/weekly rates. Tel-96 Inn, 535-4100. Willow Acres Motel, 721-1220 or Palmer Terrace Apts.- 326-2770.

88. Duplexes for Rent

NICE THREE BR,

carpeted, freshly painted, clean, nice yard. Section 8 welcome. (313) 641-2889.

TWO BEDROOM duplex, fenced yard, carpeted, nice. (313) 641-2889.

WESTLAND-NOR- WAYNE Call for list of available 2 and 3 BR duplex’s, also sigle family. Norplex Associates, 722- 6444.

WESTLAND/NORWAYNE

2 BR. $450 + sec. Stove, fridge and carpeting. No pets. 721-6009.

89. Apartments for Rent

$229 MOVES YOU IN!

Spacious 1, 2 and 3 BR apartments 1 BR starting at $499, 2 BR starting at $575. 6 month lease

Tree Heat “Free Water “Extra Storage “Huge Closets *24 hr. Maintenance “Dishwashers “Central Air

“Wayne’s Finest Apart ment Community

WAYNE

FOREST

APARTMENTS

326-7800

AAAA

Westland, deluxe one and two BR apt., reasonable weekly and monthly rates, 1 mo. free. Palmer Ter¬ race Apartments. 313- 326-2770.

BELLEVILLE NICE, 1 BR,

$425/mo. Heat and water included. Days, 697-0800 or 697-9636 after 5pm.

ONE BR, near Metro Airport, quiet area, ground floor, fridge/stove, carpeted. 313-782-2271.

92. Business Places to Rent

EXCELLENT LOCATION

Newly remodeled. Approx. 2,000 sq. ft. bldg, for lease/ rent. On Goddard Rd. & Huron River Dr., Romulus. Good for any business. For leasing info call Dolores at 942-1344.

BELLEVILLE, 3 BR, 2

bath, completely remod¬ eled home off of Sumpter Rd. $800/mo. Interested call 313-697-0126.

BELLEVILLE, 3 BR brick, basement, 2 car garage, pets negotiable. Option to buy. $740.

RENTAL

PROFESSIONALS (313) 513-RENT

INKSTER, 2 BR ranch, fin¬ ished basement, garage, carpeted, fenced yard for pets. $535.

RENTAL

PROFESSIONALS (313) 513-RENT

INKSTER, AVONDALE/

Inkster Rd. Updated 3 BR, 1 1/2 baths, full basement. $595. 313-330-3550.

ROMULUS by Eureka/ Middlebelt, Ig. 3 BR, tri-lev¬ el. No pets, $750 monthly. (616)227-3417.

ROMULUS, 3 BR tri-level, den, family room, dining room, large fenced yard. $750.

RENTAL

PROFESSIONALS (313) 513-RENT

TWO BR ranch, 2 car gar¬ age, no basement. 26350 Dunning St., Inkster. $495/ mo. 313-676-7376.

WESTLAND, 2 BR, up¬ dated ranch, central air, appliances, fenced for pets, option to buy. $550.

RENTAL

PROFESSIONALS (313) 513-RENT

89. Apartments for Rent

ST. CLEMENT MANOR

Home for the physically handicapped

Applicants must qualify under the HUD guidelines for the handicapped.

For further information contact:

Chateau Cherry Kill Inc.

213 Henry Ruff Road, Inkster

729-7721 or 729-7722

Equal Housing Opportunity

C Chateau Cherry Hill, Inc.

Q H _ A Senior Citizen Community _

NEW SPACIOUS SENIOR CITIZEN LUXURY SUITES

Efficiency And 1 Bedroom Apartments. All Utility And Kitchen Appliances Furnished •Service Coordinator To Assist Residents •Retired Seniors Volunteer Program • Meals On Wheels ‘Laundry Room ’Dining Area *On Site Maintenance ‘Close To Banking And Shopping •FREE Transportation ‘Subsides Available "

SOUTH OF CHERRY HILL RD. AT 213 HENRY RUFF RD.

(V2 Mile West of Middlebelt)

(313) 729-7721

PAY LESS . GET MORE

WESTCHESTER TOWERS

One Bedroom $485 • Two Bedrooms $550

DON'T MISS THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER! $50 Off 1st Month's Rent Upon Move-In

Step Inside and Discover Our Lifestyle for Yourself Heated indoor pool and sauna Air Conditioning Vehicle Blinds Dishwasher Resident Activities Heat Included in Rent New Electronic Key Entry System Conveniently Located in the Wayne/Westland Area 35700 Michigan Avenue (313) 729-0800

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

101. Wanted to Rent

ROOM WITH private bath needed in Belleville. Call 313-390-6340, leave mes¬ sage.

BELLEVILLE, BELLE

Plaza, retail space, coin laundry, child care , retail, ready to use clothing store, 2 months free. 313-920- 5966, 313-981-3050.

105. Mobile Homes for Sale

DALE’S MOBILE HOME SALES

YOUR

CREDIT

SPECIALIST

New and used homes reduced for quick sale. Wayne and Ypsl area available.

1-800-615-9099

MOBILE HOME for sale, 14X60, 2 bdrm, stove and fridge. Belleville, $4,000. Call Jennifer 699-3283.

106. Houses for Sale

GOV’T FORECLOSED

homes from pennies on $1. Delinquent Tax, Repo’s. REO's. Your area. Toll Free (1)800-218-9000 Ext. H-7514 for current listings.

YOUNG COUPLES! Great brick ranch in Wayne near the community center. Hardwood floors, partially finished basement, gar¬ age, patio. $87,500.

BEAUTIFUL COLONIAL

in a neighborhood of cus¬ tom homes. Many extras. Family room, fireplace, din¬ ing room, 2 1/2 baths, large kitchen. Master suite with jacuzzi tub. Central air, basement, attached garage. $249,000.

COLDWELL BANKER LEGACY, INC. 729-2500

113. Real Estate Wanted

WE BUY HOUSES, LAND CONTRACTS, AND VACANT LOTS.

We'll beat anybody's prices! 326-8300.

T. BUCK frame, front end, rear end, 350 engine, auto, trans., 4 tires and rims, headers, bucket seats and floor shifer, all apart, $1200 or best. Call 595-6043.

115. Autos for Sale

1984 FORD Crown Victor¬ ia, fully loaded, runs great, no rust, $1200. Call 326- 7773.

1984 MONTE Carlo SS, looks and runs good, this one won't last! $3,500 or best offer. Call 697-7373.

1985 CAMARO, runs good, V6, power steering and brakes, auto., a.c., T. tops, $2,750 or best. Call 467-4851 or beep at 385- 6808.

1985 CAMARO Beriinetta, PS, PB, auto, V6. Needs new paint, runs good, asking $800 O.B.O. Call (313)722-9723.

1970 CADILLAC

Eldorado, very good condition, Arizona car, $7500. 326-0127

1970 MERCURY

Marauder X-100, 429, V8, new shocks and tires, ex¬ cellent interior, needs some body work, starts and runs good, $1,600 or best offer. Call 941-6343, days and 676-6103, evenings. Ask for Ron.

1974 CHEVY Caprice Classic, excellent condition, convertible, over 5,000 miles, best offer. Call 729-4816.

1978 CHEVY Blazer, 4 wheel drive, rusty, runs, $500. Call 595-6043.

1979 DODGE Diplomat Wagon, runs excellent, $750 or best offer. 1986 Dodge Diplomat, 4dr. runs excellent, $2600 or best. 1989 Aerostar van, 8 pas¬ senger, runs great, $1200 or best. Call 313-699- 6677.

1980 CHEVY Citation, like new, only 26,000 miles actual, new tires and brakes, V/6, auto., air, $1,975. 459-9830

1982 DODGE 1/2 ton pick¬ up, 6 cyl., auto., trans, runs good, $500 OBO. Call 313-421-1598.

1982 OLDSMOBILE Delta 88, 4 dr., runs good, $400. Call 728-1206 after 6 p.m.

1983 CUTLASS Supreme, new radiator, exhaust, battery, gas tank, recent tune-up, $1,450 or best offer. Call 721-3848.

1985 FORD E-150 Hi-top conversion van, new tires, brakes, exhaust, air, am- fm cassette, CB, no rust, runs excellent, must sell, $2,700. Call 728-0827.

1985 LINCOLN limosine, good condition, low miles, never used commercially, $15,000. Call 326-0127.

1986 CHEVY Nova, A/C, automatic, newer tires, runs good, needs axle, $199. Call 332-8734.

1986 PLYMOUTH Voyag¬ er, woodsides-town and country, luggage rack, run¬ ning boards, 30,000 miles on motor, blown head, am- fm cassette, body sound and new brakes, many ex¬ tras, $1000 or best. Call 422-7215.

1988 DODGE Daytona, auto., new timing and al¬ ternator, AC, $1,700 or best. Call 697-9382

1989 CHEVY LeBaron, dependable, new shocks, 70,000 miles, $7,800 or best. Call 699-2310.

1989 CHEVY Corsica, good transportation, clean, $2,000 OBO. Call Denny at 697-9394.

1989 DODGE Omni, 4 dr., hatchback, P.S., P.B., auto, A/C, AM-FM, runs fair, $400 or best offer. Call 449-4932.

1990 MUSTANG excellent condition, runs great, $2,400 or best offer. Call 699-6677.

1991 FORD Escort station wagon, four door, 30,000 original miles, like new, regularly maintained, only $3,495. Call Mark at 394- '1060.

1992 GEO Prism, air, 5 speed, looks new, well maintained, non-smoker, rust proofed, $4,500. Call 513-6888.

1994 FORD Probe, excel¬ lent condition, highway miles, manual, power steering, power brakes, air, tilt, rear defrost, $7,500. Call 313-485- 1678.

1994 FORD Tempo, 2 dr.', green, excellent condition, automatic, 37,700 miles] $5,500. Call 729-0062. \

1994 FORD Bronco XL^ 351 engine, auto OD] 48,000 miles, loaded, e\- ; cellent condition, $15,500, . Call 697-2881.

1995 CHRYSLER LHS, fully loaded, CD player, leather interior, directional system, 18,000 milSs, $16,000. Call 699-7405.or 662-8378.

1996 GRAND Marquis GS, 16,600 miles, showroom condition, warranty-, $16,900. Call 454-1404.

SEIZED CARS from $175.

Porsches, Cadillacs], Chevys, BMW’s* Corvettes. Also Jeeps- 4WD’s. Your area. Toll free 1-800-218-9000 Ext. A“- 7514 for current listings.

117. Trucks & Vans for Sale

1987 CHEVY S-10 Pick¬ up, fiberglass cap, short

bed, rebuilt short block] tin¬ ted windows, sun roof, new rear tires, runs good, $1,700. Call 941-5340.

1989 DODGE B250 work van, ladder racks, shelves, runs good, fair condition, $2,000 or best offer. Call 422-0649.

1987 CELEBRITY Wagon, 100,000 miles, runs good, very clean, $1,200. Call 942-1364.

1987 CHEVY S-10 pickup, fiberglass cap, short bed, rebuilt short block, tinted windows, sunroof, new rear tires, runs good, $17,000. 313-941-5340.

1987 ESCORT, needs minor work. $500 or best offer. 793-4600.

1987 HONDA Accord LX, Blue, good condition, 110,000 miles, retiring owner must sell, $3,000 or best. Call 453-2606.

1988 CADILLAC Sedan Deville, white w/blue inte¬ rior, new Michelin tires, service records available, very nice car with 122,000 miles, $5300 or best. Call 453-2606.

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r97 MERCURY SABLE GS STA. WAGON

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AMUSED VEHICLE CENTERS

’93 ELANTRA,

71 1 50A, red, 5 spd., 4 dr. sedan

’93 TOPAZ,

7331 7 A, 5 spedd, black

’93 ESCORT,

70840B, 2 dr., 5 speed W/

’93 CAVALIER,

731 78A, blue, auto, air

’94 ESCORT WAGON

72301 A, loaded, low miles, 5 spd.

’93 GRAND AM SE,

731 35A, red, auto, 4 dr. sedan, very clean

’93 PROBE,

U5326A,black, 5 spd., 52,886 miles,

3 dr. hatchback

’94 TEMPO,

U5245, red, auto, GL, 2 dr. sedan

’96 ESCORT LX 2 DR.,

73349A, auto, A/C, 20,000 miles.

’94 RANGER,

U5226B, black, 4 spd. overdrive, XLT

’96 NEON,

U5341, blue, highline 4 dr., auto, 31,465 miles

’96 NEON,

U5300, blue, 2 dr. coupe, auto, 21,388 miles

’96 ESCORT 3 DR. HATCHBACK,

8021 4A, LX, cassette & air, 24,000 miles

’93 CORSICA,

631 1 1 B, auto, black, LT, 4 dr. sedan

’94 RANGER,

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U5226B, 5 spd., AM/FM stereo, only ~ 42,000 miles

’97 ESCORT,

U5298, auto, air, AM/FM stereo, 21/000 miles

’97 NEON,

U5342, auto, air, highline, 20,000 miles

’96 CONTOUR GL,

72822A, auto., air, efuise, RW., RL., 24,000 miles.

’95 COUGAR,

U5237A, V-8, RW., RL., AM, tilt, cruise

’97 TRACER,

731 68A, auto, air, RW., RL., CD changer, 19,000 miles

’94 SABLE,

72505H, 3.8 v-6, dual airbags, loaded

’95 TAUKUo

721 03A, loaded, lovv miles

^95 ESCORT,

U5345,

’96 RANGER,

71547B, air, cass., 24,000 miles

’95 PROBE,

731 91 A, GT, auto, loaded, R roof, 24,000 miles

’95 TAURUS,

63032A, RW., RL., air, tilt, cruise

’95 MYSTIQUE,

U5314, LS, V-6, loaded, 19,000 miles

’96 FI 50,

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62902A, auto, air, moonroof

’95 SABLE,

72030B, dark green, buckets, loaded, low miles

’96 PROBE,

72523A, auto, air, alum, wheels, 28,000 miles

’95 VILLAGER,

80040A, red, loaded, low miles

’95 TAURUS,

U5293, SE, bucket seats, loaded

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’95 El 50 CONVERSION,

73153A, auto, air, loaded

’96 RANGER,

U5325, XLT, supercab, 4x4

’96 TAURUS,

73334A, sunroof, loaded, only 1 8,00'

’97 FI 50,

72556A, XLT, V-8, auto, 1 1 ,000 miles

’97 TAURUS,

U5328. GL, loaded, like new

’96 FI 50,

72257A, XLT. 4x4, short box, 5.8L

’95 BRONCO,

73294A, red, 302 V8, loaded, 4x4

’95 WINQSTAR,

U5245, 4 wheel ABS, dual airbags, loaded

’96 FI 50,

72665A. XLT, 4x4, V-8, auto

’96 FI 50,

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1995 Taurus GL

6 cyl., loaded, low miles. Stk #12293

V-8, auto, loaded, 29,000 miles, Stk. #12361

6 cyl., loaded, 26,000 miles. Stk. #12386

351 V-8, loaded. Stk. #12346

1997 Contour GL

4 cyl., auto., nicely equipped, low miles. Stk. #12357

1994 F-150 XLT Mark III Conversion

V-8, loaded, leather, customized.

Stk. #891 8A

1994 Mercury Topaz GS

2 dr., air, C/D, black in color.

Stk. #1912A

6 cyl., AM/FM/Cass. tonneau cover. Stk. #8831 A

1994 Aspire

2 dr., auto, custom graphics. Stk. #12321

1995 Windstai LX

Loaded, quad seats, dual air.

Stk. #7045A

1996 Rangei XLT

Auto, air, loaded. Stk #1657A

Loaded, 11,000 miles. Stk. #3349A

1996 F-150 XLT Supercab 4x4 £961 noe

351 V-8. auto, loaded, red. Stk. #12399 VfiU^WVU

1993 Ranger XLT

V-8, auto., loaded, bedliner. Stk. #12331

351 V-8, auto, loaded, 22,000 miles Stk. #12366

V-8, auto, loaded, fiberglass cap, extra clean. Stk. #8041 A

1994 Ranger XLT 4X4

4.0L, auto, air, only 22, 000 miles like new. Stk. #8965A

1994 Mercury Sable LS

6 cyl., loaded, dark red.

Slk. #12296

6 cyl., auto, fiberglass cap, only 34,000 miles. Stk. #8993A

1995 Taurus SH0

5 speed, loaded, moonlight blue. Stk. # 1 989A

1996 Ranger XLT

4 cyl., 5 spd., sapphire.

Stk.#12316

1994 Ranger Splash

4 cyl., air, 26,000 miles.

Slk. #8774A

1996 Ranger Splash Super Cab

4.0L, air, extremely nice. Stk. #12345

6 cyl., auto, loaded, white. Stk. #8842A

1994 Escort GT

Nicely equipped, custom stripes, sunrise red. Stk. #12318

1993 Grand Marquis LS

V-8, loaded, dark green.

Stk. #3242A

1995 Thunderbird

6 cyl., loaded, low miles.

Stk. #331 0A

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1992 Pontiac Transport 7 Pass

1995 Olds Aurora

1993 leep Wrangler 4x4

Cass., auto, air, RW., RL., cassette, CD, forest green, neutral leather, 23,000 miles

Full Power, moonroof, CD, only 14,000 miles, Black Cherry

RS., RB., CD, aluminum wheels, 55,000 miles

Auto., air, cass., only 4,000 miles, maroon

1997 GMC Yukon SIT 4 Dr. 4x4

PS, PB, PW, PL, cassette, CD. forest green, A f% q Q A

neutral leather, 23,000 miles . V VJU

1997 Suburban SLE 3/4 Ton 2 WD a..

1997 Chevy Tahoe L$ 4 Dr. 4x4

Auto, air, P.S., P.B.. RW., P.L., tilt, cruise, AM/FM cass., tOQ AAA

CD, P. seat, indigo blue, only 10.000 miles . v V V

$8 900 1997 Chevy Blazer 4 Dr. LT 4x4

* 6 cyl., auto, air, P.S., P.B., RW., RL.tilt, cruise, AM/FM/cass., j AAA

CD player, moonroof, P. seat, 12,000 miles, red, gray leather. . y A 4 j *7 V V

1996 GMC Suburban SLT 4x4

Auto, air, PS, PB, PW, PL, tilt, cruise, AM/FM/cass., C O 7 AAA

CD, dual air, Polo Green, grey leather. 41,000 miles . V « ■ »^vv

1995 GMC Suburban SLT 3/4 Ton 4x4

454, V-8, 4x4, PS, PB, PW. PL, 38,000 miles, Q A A

cassette, CD, burgundy, dual air, burgundy leather . V « * **7 v V

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1994 Camaro

Auto, air, PS, PB, PW, PL, till, cruise, AM/FM casssette, red, 39,000 miles . i .

£ 1 4 900 1994 Cadillac Seville SLS

v » AutomatiCi ai, Rs RB., RW., PL, till, cruise,

AM/FM/cass., 50,000 miles, taupe .

$9,995 1997 Ford Contour GL

Auto, air, PS, PB, PW, PL, tilt, cruise, AM/FM/Cass., 25,000 miles, green .

£9 900 1996 Chevy Beretta

. 6cy| aut0< ^ pLi on)y 23,000 miles, jade .

1995 Grand Prix 2 Dr.

- B4U package, PS, PB, PW, PL, moonroof, 41 ,000 miles,

...§9*900 white ^ grey cloth> . . .

1995 Regal 2 Dr.

$10,900 Auto, air, PS, PB, PW, PL, lilt, cruise, AM/FM/cass ,

’ CD, blue, only 14,000 miles .

1997 Bonneville SSEI

tiff AAA Aul0' ar' PS' PB' PW| PL' Hl1, Cfuise AM/FM/cass '

J 1 y ,9i)v CD, moonroof, head-up display, only 3,000 miles, black ...

1996 Grand AM 4 Dr.

6 cyi., auto., air, tilt, PL,

only 26,000 miles, blue . . . . .

1995 Skylark 2 Dr.

6 Auto., air, 41,000 miles, red .

1994 Grand Prix 4 Dr.

Auto, air, PS, PB, PW, PL, tilt, cruise,

AM/FM/cass., 37,000 miles .

1992 Bonneville

Auto, air, PS, PB, PW, PL, tilt, cruise, AM/FM/cass, 56,000 miles, white . . . .

1995 Pontiac Sunfire

PS, PB, PW, PL, only 30,000 miles, red .

1996 Monte Carlo 2-34

Autd, air, PS, PB, PW, PL, tilt, cruise,

AM/pM casssette, CD, R seal, 25,000 miles, black.

1994 GMC K-1500 1/2 Ton Ext. Cab 4x4

Black . . . M 9,900

1996 Chev. C-f 500 1/2 Ton P.ll. a t

1995 GMC Sonoma Pick-up

4 cyl., 5 speed, RS., RB., cass., 40,000 miles, red.

1996 Chevy K-1500 1/2 Ton Ext. Cab 4x4 271

Auto, air, PS, PB, PW, PL, tilt, cruise, AM/FM/cass.. off road 6 O % A

pkg., 3 door, polo green w/grey leather, 23,000 miles . V « v * V

1997 S-10 Extended Cab SLS

6 cyl., auto, air, P.S., P.B., P.W., RL., tilt, cruise, AM/FM/cass., 1 1| fi A

CD player, black, 13,000 miles . r . V * v *

1995 Chevy C-1500 1/2 Ton Work Truck

6 cyl., air, 5 speed, C 1 O A

32,000 miles, white . . V I

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’91 AEROSTAR XLT

Auto, A/C, RW., PL., tilt, cruise, cass., 75,000 miles.

*5,595

’93 TAURUS SHO

Auto, A/C, P.W., RL., P. seat, moonroof, leather, 59,000 miles.

Only

$1 0,995

’96 FORD F-150 4X4 ■ SUPERCAB XLT | :

V-8, auto, air, P.W., RL., tilt, H 6

cruise, cassette. H *

$1 8,995 |i

’94 PROBE GT

6 cyl., auto, A/C, P.W., PL., R seat, tilt, cruise, cassette, 39.000 miles.

$1 0,595

’94 TAURUS GL

6 cyl., auto, A/C, P.W., P.L., P. seat, tilt, cruise, 50.000 miles.

Only

$7,995

’94 RANGER SPLASH

4 cyl., 5 speed, cassette,

32,000 miles. Hurry!

$8,495 I

chatWlubwagon

351 V-8. auto, dual A/C, P.W., PL., cass., 117,000 miles, sharp!

*8,395

'95 MUSTANG

6 cyl., auto, A/C, RW., P.L., R seat, tilt, cruise, cassette.

$8,995

’93 TAURUS GL 1 ;

6 cyl . auto, A/C, tilt, cruise, cassette. j

$6,995 I

’91 CROWN VICTORIA

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V-8, auto, A/C, RW., RL., 73,000 miles.

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$5,295

'93 CUTLASS CIERRA 4 DR.

6 cyl., auto, A/C, P.L., tilt, cruise, FM, 33,000 miles.

$6,995

’90 TEMPO 4 DR. I

Auto, A/C, P.L., tilt, cruise, cass., 38,000 miles.

$4,295 I

’90 T-BIRD SUPER COUPE

Auto, A/C, P.W., RL., P. seat, moonroof, CD.

$8,995

’88 F-150 XLT

6 cyl., 5 speed, A/C, P.W., PL., tilt, cruise, cass., 61,000 miles.

$5,195

’94 EXPLORER XLT 4X4 1

6cyl.lauto,A/C,P.W.,P.L., tilt, cruise, cassette, 63,000 miles.

$1 3,995 I

’93 RANGER XLT SUPERCAB

4.0 6 Cyl., 5 speed, A/C, P.W., P.L., tilt, cruise, CD, 66,000 miles. XXX clean!.

$8,995

’90 F-350 CREW CAB 4X4 WESTER PLOW

46QJ V-8, auto, A/C, FM, 34.000 miles. Like new

$1 3,990

’93 T-BIRD LX

6 cyl., auto, A/C, RW., P.L., tilt, cruise, i

cassette, 58,000 miles. 1

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$7,995 |

’94 RANGER XLT

4 cyl., 5 spd.. A/C, cassette.

$7,995

’95 ESCORT LX WAGON

5 spd., A/C, tilt, cruise, cassette.

$6,995

’92 TEMPO GL 4 DR J

6 cyl., auto, A/C, P.W., P.L., tilt, 1 cruise, cassette, 59,000 miles. j

$5,995 |

’90 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS IS

V-8, auto, A/C, P.W., RL., P seat, leather, formal roof, 43,000 miles, like new

$7,995

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V-8, auto, A/C. P.W., P.L., tilt, cruise, cass.

^^495^

’94 FORD F-150

4X4 XLT SUPERCAB I

351 V-8, auto. A/C, RW., P.L, R seat, 1 tilt, cruise, cass., 49,000 miles. H

^16^395j

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Loaded, FMC. extra step unit,

26,000 miles.

$1 1,995

’95 FORD D'ELEGANT

CONVERSION VAN

Auto, air. P.W., RL. cruise, tilt, fiberglass running boards 4 captains chairs with bed seat, low miles

$1 3,595

’95 ESCORT LX WAGON

Air, loaded, green, low miles.

*7,995

’95 BRONCO XLT

351 V-8, auto, air, power windows, locks, cruise, tilt, loaded, 31,000 miles.

$1 7,995

•97 TAURUS GL WAGON

3RD seat, auto, air, P.W., RL.. cruise, tilt, green, 15,000 miles.

$1 5,997

'97 FORD F-150 4X4

FLARESIDE SUPERCAB XLT

Off road pkg., V-8, auto, air, full power, CD changer.

$21,997

’97 CROWN VICTORIA LX

Loaded. ABS Brakes, aluminum wheels, full power.

$1 8,497

'96 FORD F-250 4X4 H.D.

Auto, 5.8 liter V-8, western plow,

8,000 miles.

$1 9,996

'96 CONTOUR 4 DR. GL

Auto, air, P.W., P.L., loaded.

$1 0,996

’95 FORD FI 50 SUPERCAB

4X4 XLT

5.8L 351, V-8, auto, air, loaded, 26,000 miles

$1 9,495

’95 CONTOUR "LX"

V-6, auto, moonroof, RW., RL., i cruise, 33,000 miles.

$1 1,995

’95 TAURUS "SHO11

5 speed, loaded, low miles, from only

$1 3,595

’95 RANGER XLT

Auto, air, P.W., RL.. cruise, loaded, 23,000 miles.

$1 1,395

’96 MUSTANG GT CONVERTIBLE

Leather, Mach CD stereo cassette,

. 5 speed, 14,000 miles.

$1 7,996

’95 FORD D'ELEGANT HIGH TOP CONVERSION VAN

V-8, TV. auto, dual air/heat. P.W., RL.,

Quad captains chairs with bed seat, loaded. Tu-lone paint, fiberglass boards, 29,000 miles.

$1 7,995

’95 TAURUS GL 4 DR.

Auto, air, V-6, P.W.,RL,R seat, cruise, tilt, cassette, alloy wheels,

28,000 miles.

$1 0,995

’97 TRACER 4 DR.

Auto. air. P.W., P.L., loaded.

$1 0,997

’95 VILLAGER GS WAGON

Auto, air ,RW., RL., cruise, tilt, cass., privacy glass, alloy wheels,

28,000 miles.

$1 2,995

’97 CONTOUR GL 4 DR.

Auto, air, P.W., RL., cruise, tilt, alloy wheels, ABS Brakes.

$1 1,997

’95 FORD E-350 CLUB WAGON 12 PASSENGER

460 V-8, auto, dual air/heat.

15,995

'96 FORD F-250 SUPERCAB 4X4 XLT .

351 V-8. auto, air, full power.

$21,996

’93 FORD F350 4X4

CREW CABS (2)

351, V-8, auto, air, must see from.

$1 5,993

'96 COUGAR LS

RROUGHAM EDITION

Loaded. 13.000 miles.

$1 3,596

’95 CONTINENTAL

Willow green leather, traction, assist, daymght mirror, memory seats, anti-theft system, 27,00o miles.

$1 9,595

’96 WINDSTAR GL WAGON

Auto, air, RW., RL., cruise, tilt, cassette, rear wiper washer, loaded

$1 3,596

’95 COUGAR LS

Leather, auto, air, P.W.. RL., cruise, tilt, alloy wheels, 17,000 miles.

$1 1,795

’97 SABLE GS 4 DR.

Auto, air, RW., RL., cruise, tilt, alloy wheels, loaded.

$1 3,497

’97 SABLE "LS" 4 DR. (3)

Auto, air, full power, keyless entry, ABS Brake, loaded. From only

$1 3,997

'97 TAURUS "LX" 4 DR.

Auto, air, loaded, keyless entry, aluminum wheels.

$1 4,697

’96 FORD F-150 SUPERCAB 4X4 EDDIE BAUER

V-8, auto, air, loaded.

*20.996

’97 T-BIRD LX

Auto, air, A.B.S. brakes,

17,000 miles, loaded, full power.

$1 3,597

’97 TAURUS 4 DR. GL

Auto, air, RW.. RL.. cruise, tilt, wheels, loaded, from only

$1 3,497

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